Henry Wriothersley, Third Earl of Southampton

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait showing the upper body of a man from the waist up. The man is positioned facing slightly to the right, with his head turned toward the viewer. He has a mustache and a neatly trimmed beard. His hair is curly and well-groomed, extending down to his collar. He wears a lace collar and a richly decorated outfit with ornate designs. Strap-like accessories cross his chest, and he holds a staff in his right hand. The background features a decorative oval frame with scroll-like adornments and text around the upper part, with a coat of arms integrated into the design at the top. The bottom section includes a decorative ribbon with inscribed text.