Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Convocation

A commemorative pen & ink portfolio piece created for the 2017 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Convocation, honoring the legacy and enduring spirit of one of medicine’s most iconic institutions.

Rendered with dramatic crosshatching and intricate linework, the illustration depicts the original Johns Hopkins Hospital in solemn grandeur—its domed roof and Victorian brickwork emerging from dense textures of light and shadow. The use of classic pen techniques evokes both historical reverence and architectural permanence, symbolizing the weight and tradition of medical knowledge passed through generations.

Anchoring the composition is the Oath of Hippocrates, hand-lettered beneath the hospital with balanced precision. The pairing of image and text serves as a visual pledge, tying the origins of modern medicine to the personal commitment of each graduate stepping into the profession.

A tribute to dedication, tradition, and the solemn beauty of the medical calling, making it a meaningful portfolio piece that bridges illustrative technique with institutional storytelling.