Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a man seated in a dignified pose. He has prominent facial features including a high forehead, deep-set eyes, prominent cheekbones, a neatly trimmed mustache and beard, and short, wavy hair. He is dressed in elaborate Elizabethan attire, with a detailed doublet and a large, ruffled lace collar. The man is holding a baton or rod in one hand and resting the other on a book. In the background, there is a decorative oval frame with Latin inscriptions, scrolls, and a small shield with a coat of arms. The print includes text describing the person's attributes and ornate crests.