Thomas Sutton, Founder of the Charterhouse

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an engraved portrait of a man from the chest up. The man is facing slightly to his right, with a calm expression. He has distinct facial features, short hair, a full beard, and a neatly trimmed mustache. He is wearing a garment with an elaborate collar typical of the Elizabethan era. The oval border includes an inscription: "THOMÆ SUTTON ARMIGER. FUNDATOR HOSPITALIS REGIS." The background has textured lines, and there is a small Latin inscription below the image. The portrait has a formal and historic presentation similar to engravings from previous centuries.