Sir John Cheke, Tutor to Edward VI

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man seated inside an oval frame. He has distinctive facial features including a straight nose, narrow eyes, and high cheekbones. He has a long beard and short hair covered with a cap. He wears elaborate attire with fur details on the collar, indicating wealth. A chain with a large pendant hangs around his neck. The background inside the oval is textured with horizontal lines, and scripted text surrounds the oval frame.