John Sheffield, Third Earl of Mulgrave, FirstDuke of Buckinghamshire

John Smith after Sir Godfrey Kneller

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait showing roughly half of the person's body, from the mid-torso up. The individual is portrayed in a seated or standing position with their torso facing slightly to the right while their head is turned to face the viewer directly. The person has long, curly hair that frames their face, with prominent facial features including arched eyebrows and a composed expression with a slight hint of a smile. They are dressed in elaborate historical clothing featuring a lace cravat at the neck and a cloak or robe adorned with a decorative brooch or badge. A sash and a prominent order chain with a medallion are seen draping across the person's shoulder. The background is plain, with an oval vignette framing the upper part of the portrait.