Sir Francis Bacon

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a man portrayed from the waist up. He is seated or positioned facing forward with a slight turn to his left. The man has defined facial features with a prominent beard and mustache, and his hair is curly or wavy, extending to just above his shoulders. He is wearing an elaborate garment consisting of a detailed coat adorned with decorative patterns and a high Elizabethan ruff that encircles his neck. He is also wearing a tall, structured hat with a broad brim. In his right hand, he holds a small rectangular object. The background consists of an ornate oval frame with a coat of arms at the top, and there is text inscribed below the image that reads, "The right Hon ble Francis Lo: Verulam, Vifcount St Alban. Mortuus 9 Aprilis, Anno Dni 1626. Aetatis 66."