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William Drummond of Hawthornden

after Robert Gaywood

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait showing the upper body of a man. The man is depicted in a three-quarter view, facing slightly toward the viewer's left, wearing a robe adorned with a decorative pattern across the shoulder, and a large, ornate lace collar. His facial features include a prominently arched brow, expressive eyes, a thin nose, and a slight mustache. The man has short, neatly combed hair that is slightly receding at the forehead. Below the engraved portrait is a Latin inscription and a coat of arms, flanked by two figures holding up shields with a winged creature atop them. The background consists of a simple shaded oval, placing emphasis on the subject while the area outside of it is left blank.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7168 × 11199 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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