Sir Henry Hobart

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a man shown from the waist up, seated in a slightly turned position. He gazes directly outwards with a calm expression, his face framed by a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. His hair is partially visible under a modest cap. The man's clothing is ornate and indicative of high status, featuring an elaborate ruffled collar and a richly adorned garment with a draped fabric across his chest. He wears a heavy chain around his shoulders. In his hand, he holds a rolled document. The background is an intricately detailed patterned backdrop framed by a decorative oval containing Latin text, with additional ornate designs and flourishes surrounding his figure. A coat of arms sits at the top of the frame.