James I, King of England

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a thick beard and curly hair tied back. He wears a fancy hat with a star-like pin on it and a ruffled collar. The lines in the image are made by tiny etched marks, giving it a textured look. The man’s serious expression and detailed clothing suggest he was someone important. This is an engraving, which means it was carved into metal and then printed. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images this way.