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James I

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

James I is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a fur-trimmed coat. He holds a scepter in his right hand and has a crown behind him. The image is surrounded by leaves and ribbons, with a banner at the bottom featuring text in an old language. The man's face is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The engraving is done in a detailed style, with lots of lines and textures that give it a sense of depth. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.