John Whitgift, D.D., Archbishop of Canterbury

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated with his hands resting on a flat surface. He has a serious expression with distinctive facial features, including a prominent nose, high cheekbones, and a full beard. He is wearing a textured cap, a high-collared garment that appears to be a cassock, and a cape or cloak. The attire includes an ornate ruff around the neck. In the background, there is a blank textured surface. Text below the image identifies him as "IOHANNES WHITGIFTUS ARCHEP."