Francis, Lord Bacon

Edward Scriven after Paulus van Somer I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of Francis Lord Bacon. He is standing with his body turned slightly to the side and his head facing the viewer. He has a calm expression, a lightly bearded chin, and shoulder-length curly hair. He is wearing ornate clothing typical of the early 17th century, including a large ruff around his neck. He is holding a rolled object, and his left hand is resting on a document on a table with a hat beside it. The background features a curtain, an archway, and trees in the distance. The portrait is labeled "FRANCIS LORD BACON" below the image.