Who painted James I, King of England?

James I, King of England was painted by Dutch 17th Century in 1650.

Where can I see James I, King of England?

James I, King of England is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is James I, King of England?

James I, King of England is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

James I, King of England

Dutch 17th Century , 1650

James I, King of England is an ink print by the Baroque artist Dutch 17th Century. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The work is a circular print derived from an engraved silver medal that depicts the likeness of James I, monarch of England.

About this work

Overview

The work is a circular print derived from an engraved silver medal that depicts the likeness of James I, monarch of England. Executed in black and white, the image presents a frontal portrait of the king, emphasizing his facial features and regalia within a tightly confined round format.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows James I with a prominent white beard, a decorated hat, and a ruffled collar, symbols of his royal status and the fashion of early seventeenth‑century court. The solemn expression conveys the authority and gravitas associated with his reign, while the surrounding inscription—though difficult to read—likely identifies the sitter and possibly the medal’s commemorative purpose.

Technique & Style

The image was produced by transferring the design of a silver medal onto a copper plate, then incising fine lines to render texture, shading, and detail. The engraving employs cross‑hatching and stippling to model the beard, fabric, and hat, characteristic of early modern medallic portraiture that balances realism with a restrained, formal aesthetic.

History & Provenance

Originally struck as a silver medal, the design was later reproduced as a print, a common practice for disseminating royal imagery in the period. The exact date of the engraving is not specified, but its style aligns with early seventeenth‑century English portraiture, suggesting it was created during or shortly after James I’s reign (1603‑1625).