King James I

About this work

This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man with a thick beard and a wide-brimmed hat. His collar is stiff, and a heavy chain of office sits across his chest. Around his head is a wreath of text in fancy letters, with small figures of people holding objects at each corner. The text calls him "King" and "James," which matches the title. The lines in his face and the careful details of his clothes suggest someone important. Want to know more about how this kind of image was made? Look up engraving.