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 thick beard and mustache. He wears a wide-brimmed hat decorated with a crown-like emblem. His collar is fur-lined, and a chain with circular medals hangs across his chest. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the beard and fur. This is an engraving, meaning it was etched into metal before being printed. Next, check out the technique: engraving.