Sir Francis Bacon

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a serious-looking man seated and facing forward. He wears a tall, brimmed hat with a decorative band, and a richly detailed garment with a wide ruffled collar. The man has a long, narrow face, a prominent nose, a slightly downturned mouth, and a short goatee beard. His curly hair peeks out from under his hat. He holds a scroll in his right hand and is surrounded by ornate designs, including an emblem with two figures and a shield. The background is densely shaded, with a scroll-like border with text.