Artwork
King James VI of Scotland
King James VI of Scotland is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1596 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. This portrait depicts a man in formal attire, with a focus on intricate details in his clothing and accessories.
About this work
Overview
This portrait depicts a man in formal attire, with a focus on intricate details in his clothing and accessories.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is likely a historical figure, given the style of his clothing and the painting's execution, with some identifying him as King James VI of Scotland.
Technique & Style
The artist demonstrates a high level of skill through the detailed rendering of the subject's attire, including a jewelled hat and brooch, against a dark background.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
![James I, King of England [top half], by Simon van de Passe](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-van-de-passe--james-i-king-of-england-top-half--d132585f6ea7d189-w320.webp)
![James I, King of England [top half], by Simon van de Passe](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-van-de-passe--james-i-king-of-england-top-half--6310c3c902e313b9-w320.webp)
![James I, King of England [top half], by Simon van de Passe](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-van-de-passe--james-i-king-of-england-top-half--2627f50172001474-w320.webp)
