James I, King of England

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face and a full beard. He wears a fancy lace collar and a chain around his neck, holding a small object in his right hand. The background is plain, but the border has text in Latin and names like "James" and "King." The text around the edges calls him "King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland." His outfit and the crown-like emblem on his chest suggest he’s royalty. The lines in the image are made by tiny cuts in metal—a technique that creates shadows and depth. Check out how this was made using engraving.