Sir Philip Sidney, Soldier and Poet

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a man in a period-specific outfit with a large ruffled collar, typical of the late 16th to early 17th centuries. He has fine facial features, a pronounced mustache, and wavy hair styled back. The man's attire includes a doublet with intricate embroidery and a sleeveless outer layer. The oval frame surrounding him is inscribed with the name "SYDNEY PHILIPS" and a Latin phrase. The background is textured with fine lines.