Old World Portraits
James VI and I
Adam de Colone
This stately 17th-century portrait captures King James VI and I in his ornate courtly attire.
James I of England
Unknown Artist
1618 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified full-length portrait of King James I, showcasing the elaborate fashion and regalia of the 17th-century English court.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1618, this full-length portrait captures King James I in high Jacobean style. Attributed to Paul van Somer, the monarch is depicted in heavily embroidered garments and a prominent lace ruff, standing beside a table draped in crimson cloth that supports the royal crown and orb. The work is a masterful example of early Stuart court portraiture, emphasizing both the sitter's individual likeness and his sovereign authority.
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