1619
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
James I is a 1619 ink by Claes Jansz Visscher, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man wearing a hat and a ruffled collar, holding a scepter in his right hand. He is dressed in ornate attire, including a fur-trimmed coat and a large medallion around his neck. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. His hair is styled in a fashionable manner, with a few loose strands framing his face. The overall effect of the painting is one of dignity and authority, suggesting that the subject is a person of importance. This painting is an example of the work of Visscher, Claes Jansz, a Dutch engraver who was active during the Renaissance period.
Claes Janszoon Visscher (1587 – 19 June 1652) was a Dutch Golden Age draughtsman, engraver, mapmaker, and publisher.
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