James I, King of England
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Simon van de Passe
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
James I, King of England is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a fancy collar and a chain around his neck. The face looks serious, with deep lines and a direct stare. The image is drawn by etching lines into metal, then printed. That’s why it looks like a detailed sketch rather than a painting. Next, check out engraving to see how artists made prints like this.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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