Sir Francis Bacon

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man from the waist up in an ornate oval frame. He is seated with a solemn expression, facing slightly to his left. He has a distinctive brow, defined cheekbones, a mustache, and a pointed beard. He wears a tall hat with wavy hair visible around the ears. The man is dressed in period-appropriate clothing with a ruffled collar, a patterned doublet, and a fur-edged cloak. He holds a scroll or document, with decorative elements such as a coat of arms and Latin inscriptions on the frame. The background is filled with intricate decorations.