James I, King of England

James I, King of England

Willem de Passe

1653

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image is an engraving of a man's portrait. He wears a hat, a lace collar, and a dark jacket with intricate patterns. The background is dark, and there are words and symbols around the portrait. The man's face is serious, and he looks straight ahead. His hat is wide-brimmed, and his collar is ruffled. The jacket has a high collar and buttons down the front. There are words and symbols around the portrait, but they are hard to read. The engraving is detailed and intricate, with many fine lines and patterns. It is a good example of the Baroque style. If you want to learn more about this style, you might want to look up the Baroque movement.

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