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 etching depicts a man with a mustache, wearing a ruffled collar and a dark jacket. The man is shown from the chest up, facing forward, with his head turned slightly to the right. Below the portrait, a banner displays the words "Hon Gloria Reddet Honores" in the center, with illegible text on either side. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the portrait was created during the Baroque period. The etching technique used to create the image adds depth and texture to the portrait. The level of detail in the portrait suggests that the artist was skilled in the etching technique. To learn more about this technique, you can explore the art of etching.
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