Sir John Hawkins, Naval Commander
1610
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1610
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir John Hawkins, Naval Commander is a 1610 ink by Robert Boissard, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a bearded man in fancy clothes. He wears a big hat, a ruff collar, and a heavy coat with lots of buttons. In his right hand, he holds a long stick—maybe a walking cane. Behind him, there’s a small shield with a coat of arms and a tiny cherub. On the right side, two ships are drawn in the distance. The text says *"Advancement by Dillige"* and names him *"Sr Iohn Hawkins Knight."* The ships and the stick might hint at his life at sea. Want to see more like this? Try looking up engraving.
Robert Boissard (1560–1601) was a French artist, born in Valence.
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