William Knollis, Earl of Banbury, When Viscount Wallingford

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in an upright pose, wearing a dark hat, fur-trimmed cloak with embroidery, ruffled shirt, and holding a folded paper or book in his right hand. He has a pointed beard and mustache, a composed expression, and a medallion on his chest. The background is decorated with ornate scrolls, a crest with a shield and crown, inscriptions, and elaborate designs.