Arnold Bronckorst
James VI and I, 1566 - 1625. King of Scotland 1567 - 1625. King of England and Ireland 1603 - 1625 (As a boy)
About this artwork
James VI was crowned King of Scots when he was still a baby, after the forced abdication of his mother, Mary, Queen of Scots. Before he assumed personal rule, Scotland (and the young king) were in the control of various warring factions of nobility. Still a child in this portrait, James is dressed, like a miniature adult, for hunting, with a sparrow hawk perched on his gloved left hand.
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title:James VI and I, 1566 - 1625. King of Scotland 1567 - 1625. King of England and Ireland 1603 - 1625 (As a boy)
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date created:About 1574
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materials:Oil on panel
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measurements:45.70 x 30.60 cm (framed: 80.00 x 59.50 x 13.50 cm)
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credit line:Purchased 1925
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accession number:PG 992
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photographer:Antonia Reeve
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Arnold Bronckorst
Arnold Bronckorst
Arnold Bronckorst is believed to have started his career in England in association with the miniaturist Nicholas Hilliard. It seems that Hilliard sent Bronckorst to Scotland around 1578 to procure gold for their work. Bronckorst was not allowed to export the gold and was instead employed by James...
