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King James Vi Of Scotland Collection

"King James VI of Scotland: A Renaissance Monarch and His Influential Circle" This captivating portrait captures King James VI of Scotland

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Portrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century, (1904). Artists: Unknown, Janet

Portrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century, (1904). Artists: Unknown, Janet
Portrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century (1904). Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart[3] or Mary I of Scotland

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, with turned-down ruff, c1560-1570, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, with turned-down ruff, c1560-1570, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, showing a turned-down ruff, the predecessor of the Vandyke collar. Reign of James I, c1560-1570, (1937). Edwin Sandys (1519-1588) English Archbishop

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters, 1605

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters, 1605. Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I due to open new session

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Portrait - Arabella Stewart, c16th century, (1904). Artist: Isaac Oliver I

Portrait - Arabella Stewart, c16th century, (1904). Artist: Isaac Oliver I
Portrait - Arabella Stewart, c16th century (1904). Lady Arabella Stuart, (c1577-1615). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Lord Howard of Effingham, c1600. Artist: Thomas Cockson

Lord Howard of Effingham, c1600. Artist: Thomas Cockson
Lord Howard of Effingham, c1600. Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536-1624), Earl of Nottingham. The Armada and the English fleet in Cadizin is in the background

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John Leech

Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, (1910)

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, (1910). Villiers, (1592-1628) was a favourite of King James I

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: George Buchanan, c16th century, (1904)

George Buchanan, c16th century, (1904)
George Buchanan, c16th century (1904). George Buchanan (1506-1582), Scottish scholar. After Arnold Bronckhorst (active c1566-1586). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: King James VI and I

King James VI and I
5304833 King James VI and I.; (add.info.: Portrait of King James VI and I (1566-1625) King of England, Ireland and Scotland until his death. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: James I of England (1566-1625), c17th century. Creator: John de Critz the Elder

James I of England (1566-1625), c17th century. Creator: John de Critz the Elder
James I of England (1566-1625), c17th century

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: James I of England (1566-1625), c1603. Creator: John de Critz the Elder

James I of England (1566-1625), c1603. Creator: John de Critz the Elder
James I of England (1566-1625), c1603

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: James I, (c1911). Creator: Unknown

James I, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
James I, (c1911). King James I of England, James VI of Scotland. From a painting by Paul Van Somer. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury, Secretary of State and Lord Treasurer to King James I; Obit 1612

Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury, Secretary of State and Lord Treasurer to King James I; Obit 1612. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Daughter of James 1st; Obit 1662, 1813. Creator: Robert Dunkarton

Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Daughter of James 1st; Obit 1662, 1813. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Daughter of James 1st; Obit 1662, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: James I, King of Great Britain. Creator: Christoffel van Sichem I

James I, King of Great Britain. Creator: Christoffel van Sichem I
James I, King of Great Britain

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Portrait of Henry Hudson, English navigator in ruff, 1609, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Henry Hudson, English navigator in ruff, 1609, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Henry Hudson, the English navigator, showing the ruff, reign of James I, 1609, (1937). Henry Hudson (c1565-1611) English sea explorer and navigator

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Clothing during the Reigns of James I-Charles I 1607-1640, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel

Clothing during the Reigns of James I-Charles I 1607-1640, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel
Clothing during the Reigns of James I-Charles I 1607-1640, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). James VI and I (1566-1625) faced complicated religious challenges during his reigns in Scotland and England, in London

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland 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 imageKing James Vi Of Scotland 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 imageKing James Vi Of Scotland 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 imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: The apotheosis of James I in an oval at center, friezes with putti

The apotheosis of James I in an oval at center, friezes with putti and garlands on either side, 1720

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: I. Oliver, (c1565-1617), 1830. Creator: Unknown

I. Oliver, (c1565-1617), 1830. Creator: Unknown
I. Oliver, (c1565-1617), 1830. Isaac Oliver (c1565-1617) English portrait miniature painter. Moved to England with Huguenot parents to escape Wars of Religion in France

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: King James rescued from the New River, 1897. Creator: John Leech

King James rescued from the New River, 1897. Creator: John Leech
King James rescued from the New River, 1897. King James I of England (1566-1625) granted a charter in 1604 for the design and construction of the New River

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: James I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill

James I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
James I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Hawkins Presenting King Jamess Letter to the Great Mogul, 1608 (c1912)

Hawkins Presenting King Jamess Letter to the Great Mogul, 1608 (c1912). In 1607, William Hawkins commanded the ship (Hector)

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Letter from King James VI (1566-1625) to his Mother, Queen Mary (1542-1587), 1584-5

Letter from King James VI (1566-1625) to his Mother, Queen Mary (1542-1587), 1584-5. Artist: King James I
A Letter from King James VI to his Mother, Queen Mary, 1584-5. A letter from King James VI and I (1566-1625) to his mother Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) written during his mother?s imprisonment

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, early 17th century, (c1902-1905)

Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, early 17th century, (c1902-1905)
Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, Westminster, London, early 17th century, (c1902-1905). A prisoner at the bar receiving an admonition from the Speaker

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Tomb of the Infant Daughter of James I, in Westminster Abbey, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Tomb of the Infant Daughter of James I, in Westminster Abbey, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of the Infant Daughter of James I, in Westminster Abbey, 1857. Sophia Stuart, daughter of King James VI and I and Anne of Denmark, was born on 22 June 22 1606 and died the next day, on 23 June

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Apotheosis of James I, with the king seated at the bottom, an eagle below him, two... ca. 1639-66

Apotheosis of James I, with the king seated at the bottom, an eagle below him, two... ca. 1639-66
Apotheosis of James I, with the king seated at the bottom, an eagle below him, two angels holding a laurel above him, surrounded by putti, ca. 1639-66

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Portrait of King James the First, King James I of England, born 1566, began reign 1603 and died 1625

Portrait of King James the First, King James I of England, born 1566, began reign 1603 and died 1625
6338617 Portrait of King James the First, King James I of England, born 1566, began reign 1603 and died 1625 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King James the First)

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Spoon with Seal of James I, London, 1624. Creator: Unknown

Spoon with Seal of James I, London, 1624. Creator: Unknown
Spoon with Seal of James I, London, 1624

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Spoon: James I Slipped in the Stalk Spoon, London, 1609. Creator: Unknown

Spoon: James I Slipped in the Stalk Spoon, London, 1609. Creator: Unknown
Spoon: James I Slipped in the Stalk Spoon, London, 1609

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: King James I (coloured engraving)

King James I (coloured engraving)
3656885 King James I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Portrait of King James I of England (engraving)

Portrait of King James I of England (engraving)
819623 Portrait of King James I of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James I of England, also King James VI of Scotland)

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Portrait of James I of England and Ireland (engraving)

Portrait of James I of England and Ireland (engraving)
819380 Portrait of James I of England and Ireland (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James I of England and Ireland, James VI of Scotland)

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: James I of England (engraving)

James I of England (engraving)
978588 James I of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James I of England)

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Portrait of King James I (engraving)

Portrait of King James I (engraving)
820145 Portrait of King James I (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James I, wearing ruff, ribbon and pendant, 1721 (Jacobus Imus D.G)

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: King James I (litho)

King James I (litho)
811320 King James I (litho) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James I. From the painting by Paul Van Somer in the collection of the Earl of Craven at Combe)

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: King James I (aquatint)

King James I (aquatint)
958039 King James I (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James I. Illustration for Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England)

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: King James I (chromolitho)

King James I (chromolitho)
962873 King James I (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James I. From a set of late 19th century Willss cigarette cards)

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: King James I Uniting England and Scotland, 1632-33. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens

King James I Uniting England and Scotland, 1632-33. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
King James I Uniting England and Scotland, 1632-33. Sketch for ceiling of Banqueting House, Whitehall, Westminster, London. A young King James is seated on a raised throne in parliamentary robes

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Cross Hilt Sword, hilt, British, London; blade, German, Solingen, 1600-1625

Cross Hilt Sword, hilt, British, London; blade, German, Solingen, 1600-1625. The most fashionable, worn by noblemen in England at the time of King James I

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Snaphaunce Pistol Made for Wilhelm, Duke of Kurland, Scottish, dated 1615

Snaphaunce Pistol Made for Wilhelm, Duke of Kurland, Scottish, dated 1615

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Basket-Hilted Sword, British, 1600-1625. Creator: Unknown

Basket-Hilted Sword, British, 1600-1625. Creator: Unknown
Basket-Hilted Sword, British, 1600-1625. Believed to have belonged to Sir William Twysden (1566-1628), who was knighted by King James I in 1603

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: An allegorical scene showing the benefits of James reign at center

An allegorical scene showing the benefits of James reign at center, Wise Government trampling Rebellion at right, and Liberty trampling Avarice at left, 1720

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: James I appointing Charles as King of Scotland at center

James I appointing Charles as King of Scotland at center, Minerva spearing Ignorance at right, and Hercules beating Envy at left, 1720

Background imageKing James Vi Of Scotland Collection: Marriage procession for the wedding of Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of James I

Marriage procession for the wedding of Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of James I, and Frederick V, Elector Palatine, 14 February, 1613 or after




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"King James VI of Scotland: A Renaissance Monarch and His Influential Circle" This captivating portrait captures King James VI of Scotland, a prominent figure in the 16th century. Painted by Isaac Oliver I in 1904, it showcases the regal demeanor and intelligence that defined his reign. Surrounded by influential individuals, such as Arabella Stewart depicted in another stunning portrait from the same era, we catch a glimpse into the intricate web of alliances and power dynamics during this period. Another intriguing depiction is that of Sir Edwin Sandys with his turned-down ruff, painted by an unknown artist in 1937. This image serves as a reminder of the fashion trends prevalent during James' rule. However, not all was glamour and elegance during this time. The infamous Gunpowder Plot led by Guy Fawkes and his conspirators shook England to its core in 1605. This event forever changed history's perception of religious tensions within society. In contrast to these tumultuous events stands Mary, Queen of Scots - an enigmatic figure whose life intertwined with James'. Her own portrait from the 16th century reveals her beauty but also hints at her tragic fate. Amongst those who played significant roles were Lord Howard of Effingham portrayed skillfully by Thomas Cockson around 1600 and George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham captured magnificently in 1910. These men held immense influence over King James' decisions. George Buchanan's portrayal from the same era further emphasizes how intellectuals shaped political discourse during this time. Their ideas often guided monarchs like James through complex challenges faced by their kingdoms. The Discovery of Guido Fawkes painting created by John Leech depicts Suffolk and Mounteagle uncovering Fawkes' plot – a pivotal moment that prevented catastrophe for England. Lastly, Puritans Before James I offers insight into religious tensions between traditionalists and reformers during this period.