King James I (James VI of Scotland) (1566–1625)
follower of John de Critz, the Elder (Antwerp 1551/52 - London 1642)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1600 - 1629
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
699 x 533 mm (27 1/2 x 21 in)
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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1129105
Caption
This portrait was first recorded at Chatsworth, misdescribed as Richard Boyle, Earl of Cork. The picture still has an erroneous inscription identifying him as such. However, the sitter’s facial features are unmistakably those of James I /VI. Both the age of the king, and the depiction of a crown over a rose on the embroidered facings of his jacket, appear to indicate that this picture was painted after his accession to the English throne.
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, King James I (James VI of Scotland) (1566–1625), follower of John de Critz the elder (Antwerp 1551/2 – London 1642), early 17th century. Half-length portrait, turned slightly to the right, gazing at spectator, wearing pale maroon doublet embroidered with gold thread and enriched with pearls; wide collar, dark embroidered cloak and black hat embroidered with jewels.
Provenance
By descent until, following the death of Edward William Spencer Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire (1895 - 1950), Hardwick Hall and its contents were accepted by HM Treasury in part payment of death duties and transferred to the National Trust, in 1959
Marks and inscriptions
Richard Boyle/Earl of Cork
Makers and roles
follower of John de Critz, the Elder (Antwerp 1551/52 - London 1642), artist British (English) School, artist