Robert Shirley

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a portrait of a man identified as Robertus Sherley. He is facing slightly towards his left but looking at the viewer. He has a stoic expression with distinct facial features, short hair mostly covered by a large turban, and is dressed in an ornate outfit. The man's hands are visible holding an object. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative frame with Latin text, artistic embellishments, and a smaller oval scene below depicting figures seated around a table or in a room. The background features intricate scrollwork designs.