James I, King of England

Simon van de Passe

1621

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Portrait

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face and a full beard. His hair is curly and framed by a round border. Under his chin, you can see a fancy collar with tiny details like buttons and lace. The artist used lines and shading to create depth, especially around his face and collar. This was made by etching into metal, then printing it. Check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.