Portret van Robert Drummond c. 1764 - 1766

This portrait by James Watson, dated c. 1764-1766, depicts Robert Drummond, the Archbishop of York. The painting, currently located at the Rijksmuseum, captures Drummond in a formal pose, seated and holding a book, dressed in elaborate attire befitting his position. The composition is characteristic of 18th-century portraiture, emphasizing both the sitter's status and individual personality. The details of his robes, the book, and the inscription below add to the sense of authority and historical significance.