William Drummond of Hawthornden, Historian and Poet is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert Gaywood. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This etching, created in 1655 by Robert Gaywood, is a portrait print of William Drummond of Hawthornden.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Drummond with a serious expression, wearing 17th-century attire including a ruffled collar and dark jacket over a striped shirt. A banner below the image identifies him as 'Guilielmus de Hawthorn Drummond'.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a precise and detailed style, characteristic of etching, to render Drummond's facial features and clothing. The work's sharp lines evoke the impression of a finely drawn sketch translated into metal.
William Camden, Herald, Antiquary and Historian, Nicolas de Larmessin IV
