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Sir John Hawkins, Naval Commander

Robert Boissard

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of Sir John Hawkins, depicted from the upper half. He is facing slightly left but looking straight ahead, holding a stick or cane with his right arm across his chest. His features include a beard, mustache, short hair, and a hat or helmet with an embellished band. He wears an intricate garment with a ruffed collar, layered sleeves, decorative armor, buttons, and a bracelet. The background shows water, sailing ships, and a cloudy sky. A crest with a lion and dragon-like figures is in the top right corner. The inscription below honors Sir John Hawkins, Knight.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8582 × 12365 px
Public Domain
Yes
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