Sir Francis Bacon

Crispijn de Passe II

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man viewed from the waist up within an ornate frame resembling a window or arch. The man faces forward, with his body slightly turned to the right. He has distinctive facial features, including a nose, jawline, mustache, and short beard. His hair is wavy and swept back, partly covering his ears. He wears elaborate clothing with a high ruffled collar and a textured garment with intricate patterns. A coat of arms is displayed on his chest. His left hand rests on a shield or emblem with ornate designs and possible inscriptions. The background features an etched design with additional decorative elements around the portrait frame. A ribbon-like scroll borders the portrait with inscribed text and embellishments, including crown and scepter motifs at the top.