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 engraving depicts a man in a hat and ornate clothing, holding a rolled-up paper. He is shown from the chest up, with a serious expression. In the background, there are ships on the water. The man's attire is detailed, with intricate patterns on his clothing and a large ruff around his neck. The background is simple, with a few clouds in the sky and a body of water with ships. The engraving is a detailed portrait of a man, with a focus on his clothing and expression. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Boissard, Robert.
Robert Boissard (1560–1601) was a French artist, born in Valence.
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