William Drummond of Hawthornden
1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William Drummond of Hawthornden is a 1655 ink by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving presents a portrait of a man with a mustache and dark hair, dressed in 17th-century attire. He wears a dark jacket adorned with a white ruffled collar and a sash across his chest. The background is a subtle blend of dark and light shades. At the bottom of the engraving, an ornate emblem featuring a bird and a man is accompanied by the inscription "Guillelmus de Hawthornden" and "Drummond rinden." The text is written in an old-fashioned style, with some words partially obscured. The level of detail in this engraving suggests a high level of craftsmanship, with intricate cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of engraving.
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