Horaty Veer, Equitus (Horace Vere, Lord Vere of Telbury)

Francis Delaram

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man from the waist up within an elaborate frame. The man is in a slight three-quarter pose, facing slightly to the left. He has a rounded face with a prominent nose and a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. His hair is short and curly, with a receding hairline. The man is dressed in an ornate outfit with a high ruff around his neck, an embroidered coat, and visible shoulder plates indicating armor. In the background, there are decorative elements including a shield and emblems. Two figures in armor are depicted, one holding a shield and the other a lance. The composition is framed with Latin text, topped with images of horses and musical instruments. At the bottom, there is text identifying the person portrayed and details about the image's production.