Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait showing the upper half of a woman facing forward. The woman has a round face with tightly curled hair framing her face. She wears an ornate, lace-trimmed collar, a double-strand pearl necklace, and earrings. Her outfit has an intricate design, indicating richness and skilled craftsmanship. She holds a closed book labeled "DAVID Psalmes" in her left hand. The portrait is enclosed within a decorative oval frame with Latin inscriptions, a crown, and scrolls at the corners. Behind her is an elaborate etched background.