Sir Francis Bacon

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved portrait of Sir Francis Bacon. He is depicted facing forward with a composed expression. He has medium-length hair styled with waves, a prominent mustache, and a small goatee. Sir Francis Bacon wears a tall hat with a flat top and a plume, along with a dark doublet with intricate patterns, a lace ruff, and a fur-trimmed mantle. He is holding a paper or book in his hands as part of the crest in the border. The background features an oval-shaped frame with text and ornamental patterns.