James I, King of England
1621
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He has curly hair, a thick beard, and is wearing a fancy ruff collar. The image is inside a round frame, and the paper looks old and slightly yellowed. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and texture, which makes the face look detailed. This kind of print was made from a metal plate, not painted directly. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
