564 - C. MOSLEY (*1720) after SOMER (*1576), Portrait of James I, Copper engraving

C. MOSLEY (*1720) after SOMER (*1576), Portrait of James I, Copper engraving Charles Mosley (around 1720 - around 1770 ) after Paul van Somer (1576 Antwerp - 1621 London): Portrait of King James I with decorative frame and coat of arms, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving and Etching on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Paulus Vansomer pinx. | C. Mosley scul.". At the center inscribed in the printing plate: "JAMES I. KING of GREAT BRITAIN FRANCE and IRELAND Defender of the Faith &c. | REGERE IMPERIO POPULOS". Lower middle further inscription: "An Original Painting in the Palace of Hampton Court". Date: 18th century Description: The finely executed portrait shows King James I of Great Britain in an upright half-length figure within a richly decorated frame with the royal coat of arms, crown and motto "Beati Pacifici". He is wearing splendid court dress with a lace collar. The sceptre and orb, symbols of royal power, lie on the ledge in front of the picture. The depiction is a representative homage to the monarch as "Defender of the Faith". Keywords: James I; Portrait of the King; Engraving; Copper engraving; 17th century; Baroque; Great Britain; Tudor-Stuart; Hampton Court; Royal coat of arms; Sceptre; Orbans of the realm; Paulus van Somer; Ruling insignia; Defender of the Faith; Representational art; Monarchy; Royal symbolism; English history; Portrait engraving; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; United Kingdom; Size: Paper: 29,9 cm x 18,3 cm (11,8 x 7,2 in), Depiction: 28,4 cm x 17,6 cm (11,2 x 6,9 in) Condition: Good condition. Minimal discolouration due to age. No stains detectable. The engraving is clear and detailed. The ink is rich and makes a fresh impression. Reinforced on the reverse with a narrow surrounding paper margin.