King James I (James VI of Scotland) Photos

Ruled England 24 March 1603 - 27 March 1625. James VI of Scotland & I of England became the English King upon the death of Elizabeth I. Elizabeth I had imprisoned and eventually executed his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, because she was a Catholic with a potential claim on the English throne. James, mostly separated from his mother, was raised a staunch Protestant. After having a highly controlled childhood, James instituted the doctrine of the Divine Right of Kings, maintaining that the King was above the law and answerable only to God. He is best known for having commissioned the King James Bible which became the standard version of the English Bible for centuries to come.

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James VI of Scotland / I of England portrait by circle of John de Critz the elder at Fyvie Castle. Turriff, Scotland.James VI of Scotland portrait attrib. Arnold Bronckorst at National Portrait Gallery of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Portrait of King James VI of Scotland as a boy at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Portrait of James VI by Adrian Vanson most likely used for marriage negotiations with Danish king for hand of Anne of Denmark in royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.
James VI of Scotland / I of England (1566-1625) portrait by circle of John de Critz the elder at Fyvie Castle. Turriff, Scotland.James VI of Scotland (1566-1625) portrait (1574) attrib. Arnold Bronckorst at National Portrait Gallery of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Portrait of King James VI of Scotland as a boy (c1570s) at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.Portrait of James VI (c1585) by Adrian Vanson most likely used for marriage negotiations with Danish king for hand of Anne of Denmark in royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Marriage of James VI of Scotland to Anne of Denmark medal at Hunterian Art Gallery. Glasgow, Scotland.Copy of portrait of James VI & I after John de Critz the Elder in royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.Date detail of sculpted plaster library ceiling created for visit of King James VI / I at Kellie Castle. Pittenweem, Scotland.Copy of portrait of Anne of Denmark, wife of James I after Paul Van Somer in royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Marriage of James VI of Scotland (later James I of England) to Anne of Denmark medal (1590) at Hunterian Art Gallery. Glasgow, Scotland.Copy of portrait of James VI & I (1604) after John de Critz the Elder in royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.Date detail of sculpted plaster library ceiling (1617) created for visit of King James VI / I at Kellie Castle. Pittenweem, Scotland.Copy of portrait of Anne of Denmark, wife of James I (c1617) after Paul Van Somer in royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Coat of arms of King James VI & I painting by John Anderson in king's birth chamber in royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.Copy of portrait of James VI & I after Paul Van Somer in royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.King James VI of Scotland, James I of UK portrait by Daniel Mytens at National Portrait Gallery. London, United Kingdom.Mercat Cross parapet carved bas-relief of Stuart king James I in oval-frame by John Montgomery of Old Rayne on Castlegate square. Aberdeen, Scotland.
Coat of arms of King James VI & I painting (1617) by John Anderson in king's birth chamber in royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.Copy of portrait of James VI & I (c1618) after Paul Van Somer in royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.King James VI of Scotland, James I of UK (b1566 r Scotland 1567-1625; r England 1603-25) portrait (1621) by Daniel Mytens at National Portrait Gallery. London, United Kingdom.Mercat Cross parapet carved bas-relief of Stuart king James I in oval-frame (1686) by John Montgomery of Old Rayne on Castlegate square. Aberdeen, Scotland.
Carving detail on cradle used by Mary Queen of Scots for her baby son King James VI of Scotland at Traquair House. Scotland.Fireplace in ancient royal apartments room where King James VI & I was born at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.King James VI & I birth chamber in Mary Queen of Scots royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.Arms of King James VI & I over fireplace in Laich Hall at royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Carving detail on cradle used by Mary Queen of Scots for her baby son King James VI of Scotland at Traquair House. Scotland.Fireplace in ancient royal apartments room where King James VI & I was born at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.King James VI & I birth chamber in Mary Queen of Scots royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.Arms of King James VI & I over fireplace in Laich Hall at royal apartments at Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Brass book stamp with motto "In defence, Jacobus Rex" at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.King James VI glass stirrup-cup at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.

Brass book stamp with motto "In defence, Jacobus Rex" (James VI of Scotland / 1st of England) (prior to 1603) at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.King James VI glass stirrup-cup (prior to 1603) at National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.

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