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James I Collection (#5)

"James I: A Complex Monarch and His Influential Era" Step into the 16th century with a captivating portrait of Arabella Stewart, painted by Isaac Oliver in 1904

Background imageJames I Collection: Jakob I, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Jakob I, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jakob I, (1933). Portrait of King James I of England and Ireland, James VI of Scotland (1566-1625). James Charles Stuart was the first to style himself King of Great Britain

Background imageJames I Collection: Portrait of King James I of England (1566-1625), 1630

Portrait of King James I of England (1566-1625), 1630. Private Collection

Background imageJames I Collection: Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia (1596-1662), from Lodges British Portraits

Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia (1596-1662), from Lodges British Portraits
KW178672 Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia (1596-1662), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Elizabeth)

Background imageJames I Collection: Guy Fawkes before James the First, c1870, (c1900). Creator: Unknown

Guy Fawkes before James the First, c1870, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Guy Fawkes before James the First, c1870, (c1900). Victorian depiction of Guy Fawkes being brought before King James I after the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605

Background imageJames I Collection: The inside prospect of the Court, the Chappel and the Hall of Beaulieu, 1786

The inside prospect of the Court, the Chappel and the Hall of Beaulieu, 1786. Courtyard of the Palace of Beaulieu in Boreham, Essex. A previous house on the site was known as New Hall

Background imageJames I Collection: Guy Fawkes and the Conspirators, (c1872). Creator: Unknown

Guy Fawkes and the Conspirators, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Guy Fawkes and the Conspirators, (c1872). The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt against King James I

Background imageJames I Collection: A Genealogical Table of the Posterity of James I King of England, c1725. Creator: Unknown

A Genealogical Table of the Posterity of James I King of England, c1725. Creator: Unknown
A Genealogical Table of the Posterity of James I King of England, c1725. Family tree of King James I (1566-1625)

Background imageJames I Collection: King Jamess Room, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown

King Jamess Room, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
King Jamess Room, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1894. The King James Drawing Room takes its name from the life-size statue of James I, presented by the King himself

Background imageJames I Collection: The Kings Bedroom at Knole. Bedstead Made for James I, 1928

The Kings Bedroom at Knole. Bedstead Made for James I, 1928
The Kings Bedroom at Knole. With Bedstead Made for James I and Chair and Stools of a Later Period, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume III. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E

Background imageJames I Collection: A Corner of the Leicester Gallery, Knole. With Portrait of James I, 1928

A Corner of the Leicester Gallery, Knole. With Portrait of James I, 1928
A Corner of the Leicester Gallery, Knole. With Portrait of James I by Mytens and the Chair in Which He Was Painted, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume III. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E

Background imageJames I Collection: Page with an illuminated initial in the Llibre dels feyts del rey Jacme

Page with an illuminated initial in the Llibre dels feyts del rey Jacme

Background imageJames I Collection: Assembly Pau i Treva held in Tortosa on April 28, 1225 and presided over by King

Assembly Pau i Treva held in Tortosa on April 28, 1225 and presided over by King Jaime I The Conqueror surrounded by nobles and ecclesiastics

Background imageJames I Collection: An illuminated initial in a page of the Chronicle of James I or Llibre dels feyts

An illuminated initial in a page of the Chronicle of James I or Llibre dels feyts del Rey en Jacme

Background imageJames I Collection: Illuminated page of the Chronicle of James I or Llibre dels feyts del Rey en Jacme

Illuminated page of the Chronicle of James I or Llibre dels feyts del Rey en Jacme

Background imageJames I Collection: Chronicle of D. Jaume I by Ramon Muntaner, manuscript, 1328, front page with the

Chronicle of D. Jaume I by Ramon Muntaner, manuscript, 1328, front page with the illustration of the author writing the book

Background imageJames I Collection: Manuscript on the Constitution of Barcelona, entitled Usatges of Barcelona, Catalonia costums

Manuscript on the Constitution of Barcelona, entitled Usatges of Barcelona, Catalonia costums

Background imageJames I Collection: View of the monument to the children of Henry III, Westminster Abbey, London, c1790

View of the monument to the children of Henry III, Westminster Abbey, London, c1790

Background imageJames I Collection: Church of St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney, London, 1746. Artist

Church of St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney, London, 1746. Artist
Church of St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney, London, 1746. View showing figures in the churchyard. Below is an invitation to a service

Background imageJames I Collection: Scene of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, (c1780)

Scene of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, (c1780). Showing figures outside the cellar beneath the House of Lords, in the Palace of Westminster

Background imageJames I Collection: Guy Fawkes heading towards the cellar in the Palace of Westminster, London, 1605, (c1820)

Guy Fawkes heading towards the cellar in the Palace of Westminster, London, 1605, (c1820). The cellar was packed with barrels of gunpowder intended to blow up James I in the House of Lords

Background imageJames I Collection: Five effiigies of knights from Temple Church, London, 1786. Artist: James Basire I

Five effiigies of knights from Temple Church, London, 1786. Artist: James Basire I
Five effiigies of knights from Temple Church, London, 1786. These five lie in various poses and all are armed with sword or dagger and dressed in mail armour

Background imageJames I Collection: London Bridge (old), London, 1830. Artist: James Basire I

London Bridge (old), London, 1830. Artist: James Basire I
Partial view of London Bridge, London, 1830, with building work underway

Background imageJames I Collection: Dr Johnsons monument, by John Bacon, in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1796

Dr Johnsons monument, by John Bacon, in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1796

Background imageJames I Collection: Proclamation of peace of the American War of Indepence, London, 1763

Proclamation of peace of the American War of Indepence, London, 1763. The upper view shows peace proclaimed at Charing Cross, and the lower view shows peace proclaimed at Temple Bar

Background imageJames I Collection: Anne of Denmark, wife of James I of England, (1799)

Anne of Denmark, wife of James I of England, (1799). Anne (1574-1619) married James, then King of Scotland, in 1589. Their second son succeeded James as King Charles I in 1625

Background imageJames I Collection: Celebration of the Marriage of James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark, 1589 (c1610-1625)

Celebration of the Marriage of James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark, 1589 (c1610-1625). James I became was the first Stuart king of England, succeeding Elizabeth I after her death in 1603

Background imageJames I Collection: James I, 1935

James I, 1935. James VI of Scotland, James I of England and Ireland. Charles James (1566-1625) was King of England, King of Scotland

Background imageJames I Collection: Portrait of King James I of England (1566-1625)

Portrait of King James I of England (1566-1625). Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageJames I Collection: Portrait of King James I of England (1566-1625), c. 1605. Artist: De Critz (Decritz), John

Portrait of King James I of England (1566-1625), c. 1605. Artist: De Critz (Decritz), John, the Elder (1551 / 2-1642)
Portrait of King James I of England (1566-1625), c. 1605. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageJames I Collection: James I (1208-1276), King of Aragon. Artist: Mateu, Jaume (before 1402-after 1452)

James I (1208-1276), King of Aragon. Artist: Mateu, Jaume (before 1402-after 1452)
James I (1208-1276), King of Aragon. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Background imageJames I Collection: James VI and I (1566-1625), King of Scotland, as child, 1574

James VI and I (1566-1625), King of Scotland, as child, 1574. Artist: Bronckhorst, Arnold (active 1565-1583)
James VI and I (1566-1625), King of Scotland, as child, 1574. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Background imageJames I Collection: James I (1208-1276), King of Aragon, 19th century. Artist: Martinez Cubells, Salvador (1845-1914)

James I (1208-1276), King of Aragon, 19th century. Artist: Martinez Cubells, Salvador (1845-1914)
James I (1208-1276), King of Aragon, 19th century. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageJames I Collection: King James I the Conqueror Gives His Sword to His Son, Pedro, 1881

King James I the Conqueror Gives His Sword to His Son, Pedro, 1881. Artist: Pinazo Camarlench, Ignacio (1849-1916)
King James I the Conqueror Gives His Sword to His Son, Pedro, 1881. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageJames I Collection: The Apotheosis of the Duke of Buckingham, c1900, (1936)

The Apotheosis of the Duke of Buckingham, c1900, (1936). George Villiers (1592 - 1628) was created Duke of Buckingham in 1623. He was the powerful favourite of James I and Charles I

Background imageJames I Collection: Medal Commemorating the Discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, (1904)

Medal Commemorating the Discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, (1904). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Background imageJames I Collection: Letter from George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, to James I, 25th April 1623

Letter from George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, to James I, 25th April 1623
Letter from George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, to James I, 25th April 1623. Letter signed Steenie and written while Villiers was with Charles, Prince of Wales at Madrid

Background imageJames I Collection: James VI & I James VI And I James VI James I

James VI & I James VI And I James VI James I
James VI & I, 1566 to 1625. King of Scots as James VI from 1567 to 1625, and King of England and Ireland as James I from 1603 to 1625. After an 18th century print by Bernard Picart

Background imageJames I Collection: The Gunpowder Plot. Guy Fawkes interrogated by James I and his council in the kings bedchamber

The Gunpowder Plot. Guy Fawkes interrogated by James I and his council in the kings bedchamber, Whitehall. Guy Fawkes, 1570 - 1606, aka Guido Fawkes

Background imageJames I Collection: James VI and I, 1566 - 1625. King of Scotland as James VI, and King of England

James VI and I, 1566 - 1625. King of Scotland as James VI, and King of England and King of Ireland as James I. From Britain and Her Neighbours, 1485 - 1688, published 1923

Background imageJames I Collection: The House of Commons in the time of James I, Westminster Palace, London, England

The House of Commons in the time of James I, Westminster Palace, London, England. From London Pictures, published 1890

Background imageJames I Collection: King Jakob Stuart James I 1566-1625 King England

King Jakob Stuart James I 1566-1625 King England
King Jakob in Stuart, James I, 1566-1625, King of England and Scotland, James I of England (1566-1625), painting, {oil on panel, Height, 115 cm (45.2, inch), Width, 86 cm (33.8 inches)

Background imageJames I Collection: Jacobus Stuart 1566-1625 later King James I England

Jacobus Stuart 1566-1625 later King James I England
Jacobus Stuart (1566-1625), the later King James I of England, at about the age of ten, Portrait of Jacobus Stuart (1566-1625), at about the age of ten. Bust, facing front, with feathered beret

Background imageJames I Collection: Portrait James I 1566-1625 King England Bust

Portrait James I 1566-1625 King England Bust
Portrait of James I (1566-1625), King of England, King of England. Bust, slightly to the right. Part of the portrait portrait collection, James I (King of England), Lawrence Hilliard (attributed to)

Background imageJames I Collection: Henry Frederick 1594-1612 Prince Wales Elder son

Henry Frederick 1594-1612 Prince Wales Elder son
Henry Frederick (1594-1612), Prince of Wales. Elder son of James I, Portrait of Henry Frederick (1594-1612), Prince of Wales. Elder son of Jacobus I

Background imageJames I Collection: Isabella Stewart, Aka Isabel Stewart And Isabel Of Scotland, 1426

Isabella Stewart, Aka Isabel Stewart And Isabel Of Scotland, 1426

Background imageJames I Collection: James I, King Of Scots, 1394

James I, King Of Scots, 1394

Background imageJames I Collection: Walter Parsons, Aka The Staffordshire Giant, 7 Feet 6 Inches, Left

Walter Parsons, Aka The Staffordshire Giant, 7 Feet 6 Inches, Left, Alive During The Reign Of King James I And A Bodyguard To The King, With Sir Jeffrey Hudson, Right, 1619

Background imageJames I Collection: A Musketeer During The Reign Of King James I. From The Book Short History Of The English People By

A Musketeer During The Reign Of King James I. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
A Musketeer During The Reign Of King James I. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893




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"James I: A Complex Monarch and His Influential Era" Step into the 16th century with a captivating portrait of Arabella Stewart, painted by Isaac Oliver in 1904. This exquisite artwork captures the beauty and grace of a prominent figure from James I's time. Another intriguing portrait from that era is Sir Edwin Sandys, depicted with his turned-down ruff in a painting dating back to the late 16th century. Although the creator remains unknown, this piece offers a glimpse into the fashion trends of James I's reign. Delve into one of history's most notorious events with "Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters" from 1605. This depiction sheds light on an infamous conspiracy that threatened James I's rule and forever changed British history. Explore royal lineage through an enchanting portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots. Created by unknown artists in the 16th century but later reproduced in 1904 by Janet, this artwork showcases her regal presence during James I's era. Discover Lord Howard of Effingham through Thomas Cockson's masterful brushstrokes captured around 1600. As one of James I's trusted advisors, Lord Howard played a significant role in shaping England during this transformative period. Witness George Villiers' rise to power as he became the first Duke of Buckingham through an evocative portrayal dating back to 1910. This influential figure was known for his close relationship with King James I and exerted considerable influence over him. Marvel at "The Descent of Queen Elizabeth II and the crowns of her Royal forbears, " which traces back centuries to showcase how monarchs like James I shaped Britain’s rich heritage leading up to modern times. Immerse yourself in Scottish history with George Buchanan’s remarkable portrait from the sixteenth century (reproduced in 1904). As Scotland’s preeminent scholar during King James’ reign, Buchanan's influence on the monarch cannot be overstated.