King James I of England and VI of Scotland: his apotheosis. Engraving by S. Gribelin, 1720, after P.P. Rubens.

  • Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.
Date:
[1720]
Reference:
2058866i
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Description

King James I as depicted on the ceiling of the Banqueting House in Whitehall: he embraces Justice as winged figures confer on him the crown, orb, laurel wreath and caduceus, while others trumpet his fame

Publication/Creation

[London] : [Simon Gribelin], [1720]

Physical description

1 print : engraving ; image 31 x 20.9 cm

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Lettering

P.P. Rubens pinx. S. Gribelin sculp.

References note

Not found in: Freeman O'Donoghue, Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, London 1910

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2058866i

Notes

The lettering on Wellcome Library no. 3063498i describes three prints as a group: Wellcome Library nos. 2058866i (the present print), 3063498i and 3063499i

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