Andreas Rivetus

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man's upper body positioned in a three-quarter view. He has a full face, prominent cheekbones, and a somewhat pointed chin. He has a goatee and a narrow mustache, and dark, wavy hair that is combed back. He is wearing a large, stiff white ruff collar, a dark garment with intricate patterns on the shoulders, and faint buttons on his vest. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background features an ornate frame with decorative border lines surrounding an arch, with Greek text above his head. At the bottom is text identifying the man as "Andreas Rivetus SS. Theolog. Doct. & Professor," with additional information and the artist's signature.