James Montagu, Bishop of Winchester

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper body engraving of a man in a seated position. He has a bearded face, defined cheekbones, a prominent nose, and short hair beneath a cap. He is dressed in formal attire typical of the era, with a high, ruffled collar and a dark cloak-like garment over a lighter inner garment. In his left hand, he holds an object that appears to be a book or paper. The background includes a column, creating a sense of setting that suggests an indoor environment.