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William Drummond of Hawthornden, Historian and Poet, by Robert Gaywood, ink, 1655

William Drummond of Hawthornden, Historian and Poet

Robert Gaywood

1655

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

William Drummond of Hawthornden, Historian and Poet is a 1655 ink by Robert Gaywood, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

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

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a high collar with ruffles and a dark jacket over a striped shirt. Below the portrait, there’s a banner with his name: *Guilielmus de Hawthorn Drummond*. The artist used a sharp, detailed style to show his face and clothes. The lines are precise, almost like a sketch carved into metal. If you like this style, look up *etching* next.

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