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The Monarchy
John Hoskins, portrait of James I
John Hoskins, portrait of James I
John Hoskins (about 1590-1664/5)
Portrait of James I
About 1620-5
Museum no. P.27-1954
Watercolour on vellum, stuck to pasteboard
James I (1566-1625) is shown here a few years before his death. He wears round his neck the distinctive blue ribbon of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry.
