William Camden

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a bearded man with curly hair, framed by an ornate oval border. Above his head, a cherub holds a scroll. Around the frame, there are small sketches of skulls, tools, and classical symbols like a lyre and a wreath. At the bottom, a short poem in old-fashioned English is written in a neat box. The border looks packed with meaning—skulls might hint at death, while the lyre and wreath suggest music or fame. The poem below seems to praise the man’s name and work. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved fine details into metal plates.