Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset

Andries Jacobsz Stock after Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man depicted from the chest up. He is positioned facing slightly to the viewer's right, with his head turned toward the viewer, providing a three-quarter view of his face. The man has distinct facial features with a neatly trimmed beard and curly hair that frames his head, extending down to his ears. He is wearing an elaborate ruffled collar and a richly detailed jacket that includes a sash across his chest. Around his neck, he has a chain with a pendant. The image is framed within an oval border, and outside this oval, there is text inscribed, which includes "ROBERTUS CAR COMES SOMERSET" around the perimeter. The background of the image is crosshatched, giving a sense of depth and emphasizing the engraved style of the portrait. The surrounding area contains inscriptions in multiple languages, providing elaborate textual elements above and below the image.