King James I (James VI of Scotland)(1566–1625)
studio of John de Critz, the Elder (Antwerp 1551/52 - London 1642)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1551 - 1642
Materials
Oil on panel
Measurements
495 x 365 mm
Order this imageCollection
Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk
NT 1210312
Summary
Oil painting on panel, King James I (James VI of Scotland)(1566–1625) by studio of John de Critz (Antwerp 1551/2 – London 1642) The figure of the King is seen nearly full-face, in a head-and-shoulders portrait, with the head inclined to the left. His black, brimmed hat is turned up above his left ear and held with a jewelled pin. He wears a grey doublet and a large, plain, white falling collar. His cloak is ermine-lined . A jewelled insignia hangs round his neck, and is partly covered by his collar. His beard and moustache are reddish, as is his hair. The portrait shows the jewels formerly belonging to Elizabeth I, which James I had altered for his own use. Inscribed 'James I' top right. White catalogue number '80' l.r.
Provenance
Part of the Bedingfeld collection; given to the National Trust by Sybil Lyne-Stephens, Lady Paston-Bedingfeld (1883 – 1985), 1961
Marks and inscriptions
James I
Makers and roles
studio of John de Critz, the Elder (Antwerp 1551/52 - London 1642), publisher