James I of England - Original 18th Century Engraving by George Vertue
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Original burin engraving of the early 18th century with the portrait of James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), the first Stuart sovereign on the English throne and the author of the personal union of the two crowns.
Original burin engraving of the early 18th century with the portrait of James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), the first Stuart sovereign on the English throne and the author of the personal union of the two crowns.
Engraved by George Vertue after an original by Paul van Somer (about 1577-1621), Flemish painter of the Stuart court, then at Hampton Court Palace, as the inscription states. At the foot, the full title: James I. King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith; above the frame, the motto Beati Pacifici.
Medium: Copper engraving (burin) on laid paper.
Artist / after: Paul van Somer (about 1577-1621), painter of the original.
Engraver: George Vertue (London, 1684-1756).
Date: Early 18th century.
Dimensions: Plate mark 11.6 x 7.6 in (29.5 x 19.3 cm).
Condition: Good condition. Clean impression of good contrast, with wide margins and a light tone to the paper.
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Original burin engraving of the early 18th century with the portrait of James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), the first Stuart sovereign on the English throne and the author of the personal union of the two crowns.