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James I, King of England

Crispijn van de Passe I

1622

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

James I, King of England is a 1622 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Crispijn van de Passe I
When & what style?: 1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a portrait of James I, King of England. He is wearing a hat and a large collar, and he is looking straight at the viewer. The background is dark, which makes the king stand out. The painting is done in a very detailed style, with lots of lines and shading that make the king look realistic. You can even see the texture of his clothes and the shape of his face. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of other artists who used the engraving technique, like Passe I, Crispijn van de.