Sir Julius Caesar, Master of the Roules

Renold Elstrack

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a man in a portrait framed within an ornate oval border. He is facing slightly to the left, with a long, pointed beard and mustache. He wears a tall hat, a richly decorated garment, and an elaborate ruff around his neck and sleeves. The man is holding a rolled paper or scroll in his right hand. The background features scrollwork, decorative elements, and a coat of arms above his head. An inscription at the bottom of the frame provides information about the person depicted.