King James I of England and VI of Scotland
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King James I of England and VI of Scotland
by Charles Turner, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Francis Delaram
mezzotint, published 1814
13 3/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (339 mm x 265 mm) plate size; 17 3/4 in. x 12 5/8 in. (451 mm x 321 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D31895
Sitterback to top
- King James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), Reigned Scotland 1567-1625 and England 1603-25. Sitter associated with 199 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Francis Delaram (1590-1627), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 58 portraits.
- Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 634 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Samuel Woodburn (1786-1853), Picture dealer. Artist or producer associated with 142 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D9809: King James I of England and VI of Scotland (from same plate)
- NPG D19468: King James I of England and VI of Scotland (from same plate)
- NPG D16276: King James I of England and VI of Scotland (from same plate)
- NPG D34877: King James I of England and VI of Scotland (from same plate)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1814back to top
Current affairs
Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.
Art and science
John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.
International
Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.
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