Thomas Cavendish

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an upper-body portrait of Thomas Cavendish in an oval frame within a decorative book page. He is positioned facing forward with his head slightly turned to his left, gazing outward. He has curly hair and a closely trimmed mustache, and his expression is neutral. He is wearing a detailed garment with an ornate design, featuring decorative patterns and a collar. In his hands, he holds a compass and a globe. The background is filled with intricate lines and shading, consistent with engraving style, and the page has text surrounding the oval portrait frame.