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William Drummond of Hawthornden, by Unknown, ink, 1655

William Drummond of Hawthornden

Unknown

1655

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

William Drummond of Hawthornden is a 1655 ink by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1655 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is an engraving of a man's head and shoulders, surrounded by an oval frame. The man has curly hair and wears a lace collar. The frame contains text, including the name "William Drummond of Hawthornden" and the year "1649." The background of the engraving is a series of lines and patterns. The engraving is rendered in a detailed and intricate style, with cross-hatching used to create shading and texture. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. For more information on this style of engraving, look up the technique of cross-hatching.

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