John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary

Robert Cooper, after Daniel Mytens the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper body portrait of a man with long, wavy hair and a narrow mustache. He is seated and facing slightly to the left, looking directly at the viewer. He wears a dark, formal outfit with a white collar. One hand holds the edge of his jacket, while the other rests on his leg. The background is plain and dark, with the portrait set against a cream-colored speckled mat that has the name "Selden" written below the engraving.