Sir Francis Drake

after Jodocus Hondius I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a man identified as Franciscus Dracus. He is depicted waist-up with a composed expression, featuring a mustache, beard, and wavy hair. He wears elaborate armor with intricate patterns and is surrounded by elements signifying exploration, such as a shield with a ship and hemispheres of a world map labeled with continents. In the background, there is Latin text and decorative elements. The setting is formal with a classical style.