Francis Bacon

J. Cochran after Paulus van Somer I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in a three-quarter view, displaying most of his upper body. He stands at a slight tilt, with his left hand touching a table-like structure. His right arm rests by his side. The man has defining facial features, a short beard, and mustache, with a neutral expression. His medium-length hair curls slightly, and he wears a wide-brimmed, dark hat tilted forward on his head. The man is dressed in an elaborate outfit with a dark, richly embroidered coat, adorned with intricate patterns and large cuffs. He also wears a large ruff around his neck. The portrait is surrounded by an intricate decorative border, and the backdrop appears to be a draped curtain.