Bidspirit auction | Pieter Stevens van Gunst (1659–1724)

Pieter Stevens van Gunst (1659–1724) – Portrait of King James I of England and VI of Scotland – Line Engraving after Adriaen van der Werff (1697) - This refined line engraving presents a bust portrait of King James I of England and VI of Scotland, shown within an oval medallion framed by ornamental architectural elements. The monarch wears a richly embroidered doublet and a lace ruff, with the English crown and regalia placed on the ledge below. Two putti flank the monument, one of them drawing the royal coat of arms — a symbolic act reinforcing dynastic legitimacy. The engraving was executed by Pieter Stevens van Gunst after a design by Adriaen van der Werff, a Dutch painter known for his polished Baroque allegorical and historical compositions. Published in 1697, the print exemplifies the late 17th-century European tradition of regal portrait engraving, blending visual splendor with dynastic messaging.Pieter van Gunst (1659–1724) was a Dutch engraver based in Amsterdam, renowned for his refined technique and his collaborations on high-profile portrait series of European royalty and nobility.Artist or Maker: Pieter Stevens van Gunst (engraver), after Adriaen van der WerffDimensions: 28 cm x 17 cmMedium: Line EngravingDate: 1697Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.