Monument of Lord Bacon in Saint Michael's Church

William Henry Worthington

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a monument of Lord Bacon, depicted seated with one arm resting on the back of the chair and the other hand supporting his head in a thoughtful pose. The subject wears period attire, including a ruffled collar and a long coat. The sculpture is set within an arched alcove which forms part of the overall structure. The material appears to be stone or a composite resembling stone, with a monochrome engraving. Text below the sculpture on the monument provides further context, listing inscriptions in Latin. The sculpture has a lifelike rendering, capturing the detailed attire and demeanor customary to its era.