Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury

Pieter van der Banck after Mary Beale

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a mature man from the waist up. He is seated, facing forward with a direct gaze. He has wavy, shoulder-length hair and a serious expression. The man is dressed in clerical attire, including a white collared shirt, a solid-colored cassock, and a dark robe over his shoulders. The portrait is surrounded by an intricately designed oval frame with engravings and decorative elements, including what appears to be a heraldic shield at the bottom. The background features ornate framing with elaborate details.