James VI & I, the only child of Mary, Queen of Scots, has often been overshadowed by the dramatic lives of his mother and son, Charles I. This book seeks to redress the balance by centering the first monarch to reign over both Scotland and England and uncovering the artistic treasures created during his extraordinary reign.<\/p>\n
The cultural riches of James\u2019s court are showcased, revealing his diverse roles as ruler, scholar, politician, father and patron of the arts. His court\u2019s passion for jewellery and fine clothes is illustrated in the vivid portraits and miniatures by John de Critz and Nicholas Hilliard \u2013 just two of many artists and craftspeople who thrived in its artistic and intellectual climate.<\/p>\n
Five richly illustrated chapters demonstrate James\u2019s impact on early modern Britain, while reconsidering the reputation of a king traditionally presented as preferring hunting and drinking to the duties of daily governance. Packed with exquisite art works and sumptuous objects, this book brings James\u2019s court vividly to life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A dazzling selection of art, jewellery, clothing and objects that reflects the dynamic court of James VI & I.
\nDirectors\u2019 Foreword | Introduction, Kate Anderson | James VI & I and the Pageantry of Fatherhood, Catriona Murray | Dressing the Stuart Court, Jemma Field | Writing Monarchy, Union, Fatherhood and Tobacco, Anna Groundwater | Painters and Patrons at the London Court of James VI & I 1603\u201325, Karen Hearn | Catalogue, Kate Anderson and Liz Louis | Notes | Bibliography | Index<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":56012,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[5568],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-56011","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-art","7":"author-by-author-anna-groundwater","8":"author-by-author-catriona-murray","9":"author-by-author-jemma-field","10":"author-by-author-karen-hearn","11":"author-by-author-kate-anderson","12":"author-by-author-liz-louis","13":"publisher-national-galleries-of-scotland","15":"first","16":"instock","17":"shipping-taxable","18":"purchasable","19":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n