John de Critz

Flemish / English
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John de Critz James VI and I, 1566 - 1625. King of Scotland 1567 - 1625. King of England and Ireland 1603 - 1625 1604

Biography

Born about 1552
Died 1642
Nationalities Flemish
English
Birth place Antwerpen

De Critz's family came to England from the Netherlands when he was a boy. He was trained by Lucas de Heere and travelled in France. He was appointed Serjeant-Painter to James I and VI in 1605. Various accounts record payments made for portraits of the king but few works can be confidently ascribed to him.

Artworks

James VI and I, 1566 - 1625. King of Scotland 1567 - 1625. King of England and Ireland 1603 - 1625 1604
Anna of Denmark, 1574 - 1619. Queen Consort of James VI and I 1605