King James I of England and VI of Scotland
1 portrait by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King James I of England and VI of Scotland
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
5 3/4 in. x 3 3/4 in. (146 mm x 95 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D18173
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.
Artistback to top
- Crispijn de Passe the Elder (circa 1565-1637), Engraver, draughtsman and print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 37 portraits.
Events of 1604back to top
Current affairs
James I summons the Hampton Court Conference to ease tensions between Puritans and Anglican bishops. The conference is attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury, John Whitgift, who dies soon afterwards; he is succeeded by Richard Bancroft.Parliament assembles and debates James I's desire for administrative and parliamentary union with Scotland.
Art and science
Robert Peake the Elder is appointed picture maker to Prince Henry.A table Alphabeticall, created by lexicographer and clergyman, Robert Cawdrey, is the first English dictionary to be published.
First recorded performance at Whitehall Palace of William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello.
International
James I of England ends the Anglo-Spanish War with Spain after twenty years of intermittent hostilities, resulting in the Treaty of London. A series of conferences are held at Somerset House, London, between members of the Hispano-Flemish delegation and the English commissioners to negotiate the treaty.Comments back to top
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