John Harington, First Baron of Exton

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a man's upper body, depicted in a formal seated or standing position. His head is slightly turned towards his right, looking directly at the viewer. He has a distinguished facial structure with a well-groomed mustache and beard. His hair appears curly and neatly styled, slightly receding at the temples. He wears an elaborate outfit adorned with a high, lace ruff collar and a patterned garment that suggests formality and status. Encircling his portrait is an oval frame with inscriptions. No jewelry is visible, and he is not holding any objects. The background is filled with intricate line work, typical of an engraving, and the frame includes additional text and decorative elements outside of the oval.