William Knollis, Earl of Banbury, When Viscount Wallingford

Attributed to Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an upper-body engraving of a man sitting upright, dressed in elaborate 16th or early 17th-century attire. He has a distinguished face with a full beard and moustache, beneath what appears to be a wide-brimmed, tall hat. His hair appears to be short, styled neatly. He is wearing a richly textured robe with intricate patterns, and a large, ornate ruffed collar encircles his neck. The sleeves of his robe are detailed with decorative designs. He holds a rolled paper or document in one hand. Around his neck, he wears a medallion on a ribbon. The background is intricately designed, featuring scrolling floral patterns and a coat of arms at the top. Decorative banners with text surround the figure.