James I
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows King James I seated in full royal robes. His face looks stiff and formal. The artist carved fine lines to shade his robe and crown. The cross-hatching here is super dense. It makes the shadows look deep and solid. You can feel the weight of the fabric. See this up close at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
