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Jacobean 

Term used to describe the culture of the reign of James I (reigned 1603–25) particularly theatre (and even furniture) as well as painting. Great Elizabethan miniaturist Hilliard continues but succeeded in royal favour by Oliver. Similarly Gheeraerts flourished but overtaken by more sophisticated naturalism of Dutch-born Van Somer and then Mytens (pronounced mittens) from about 1616.
 

Isaac Oliver, Charity, circa 1596-1617
Isaac Oliver
Charity
circa 1596-1617
 
Paul Van Somer, Lady Elizabeth Grey, Countess of Kent, circa 1619
Paul Van Somer
Lady Elizabeth Grey, Countess of Kent
circa 1619
 
Daniel Mytens the Elder, Portrait of James Hamilton, Earl of Arran, Later 3rd Marquis and 1st Duke of Hamilton, Aged 17, 1623
Daniel Mytens the Elder
Portrait of James Hamilton, Earl of Arran, Later 3rd Marquis and 1st Duke of Hamilton, Aged 17
1623