Robert Vaughan
Robert Vaughan was an engraver and printmaker documented as active in 1598. He is known for his contribution to historical graphic arts, primarily through portraiture and depiction of significant political and noble figures of the late sixteenth century.
The National Gallery of Art holds examples of Vaughan's output. Based on institutional records, fifteen prints by the artist are represented in museum collections, establishing his work in the historical record of printmaking.
Vaughan’s subjects often centered on powerful individuals of his era. Notable works preserved in collections include the portrait of the English noble George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland (also listed as George Clifford, Third Earl of Cumberland), alongside graphic depictions of international figures such as A Doge of Venice and Achmet I, Sultan of Turkey. These works confirm Vaughan’s skill in producing detailed, formal portraiture.
Today, many of these historical Robert Vaughan prints are considered public domain, enabling institutions to disseminate high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for academic study and appreciation.
