William Herbert, Third Earl of Pembroke

after Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a man from the waist up, positioned facing slightly to his right, with his left arm bent and resting on his hip, holding a staff or rod with his right hand. He has a well-groomed beard and mustache, with wavy, medium-length hair styled back. He is wearing an ornate, high-collared ruff and luxurious clothing typical of historical nobility, featuring detailed patterns and a cape draped over his shoulders. The background is an intricately designed frame with decorative banners, scrollwork, and a coat of arms at the top center above the man’s head, along with textual elements that describe his titles and honors. The portrait is elegantly bordered.