Nicholas Hilliard

Exploring the life of Nicholas Hilliard, this illustrated biography captures his journey from the West Country to the elite courts of Elizabethan and Jacobean England. It highlights new archival research and features vibrant images, many in color for the first time. Hilliard's intricate portraits shaped the public's view of historical figures like Elizabeth I and Sir Francis Drake. Celebrating the 400th anniversary of his death, this definitive biography showcases Hilliard's significance as an artist and his connections with influential patrons across Europe.