Domini Robertus, Episcopi Salisbury (Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury)

Francis Delaram

National Gallery of Art

This image shows an engraved portrait of a man from the waist up. The individual is seated or positioned slightly forward and gazes directly at the viewer. He has a long beard and mustache, with sharp and distinct facial features. His hair is covered by a cap. The man is wearing a voluminous garment with a large collar and puffed sleeves. He holds a pair of spectacles or pince-nez in his hands, and before him is an open book. The background is decorated with ornate scrollwork and Latin inscriptions.