Earl and Countess of Somerset, Accomplices inthe Murder of Sir Thomas Overbury

George Cruikshank

National Gallery of Art

The image is an illustration of the Earl and Countess of Somerset. The Earl is standing to the left, with one leg slightly forward and turned outward, while the Countess stands with hands on hips. The Earl has a bearded face, a ruffled collar, and is wearing a hat with a feather. He wears a cloak, a doublet, and short breeches. The Countess has an elaborate hairstyle and wears an ornate gown with a high collar and structured bodice. She is adorned with jewelry. The background is a simple, blank space with text beneath the image.