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James I, King of England [top half]

Simon van de Passe

1621

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

James I, King of England [top half] is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Simon van de Passe
When & what style?: 1621 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white portrait shows a bearded man in a wide-brimmed hat. His collar is ruffled and decorated with chains, and his sleeves have detailed patterns. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and clothes. The chains and hat suggest he might hold a high position. This image was made by carving into metal, not painting. Look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images this way.