James I, King of England
1604
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Crispijn van de Passe I
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
James I, King of England is a 1604 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full beard and curly hair. He wears a fancy collar and a chain around his neck. The background is dark, and his face is framed by a decorative border with text. The text around him reads *"IACOBVS DG. ANGLIAE SCOTIAE FRANCIAE REX"*—meaning he’s a king of England, Scotland, and France. The print was made in 1604, and the artist signed it at the bottom. This is an example of engraving, a technique where lines are carved into metal to create prints.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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