Sir John Hayward, Historian

Willem de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an older man in an engraving. He faces the viewer with his body slightly turned. He has a high forehead, prominent eyebrows, a long pointed beard, short hair with a part on the side, and a receding hairline. He wears a detailed jacket with decorative buttons, a high lace collar, and holds a rolled document in his right hand. In the background, there is a patterned texture and a coat of arms in the upper right corner. Below the portrait are two small scenes with allegorical figures: one being attacked by a monstrous figure, and the other being cared for by another individual who is washing or anointing them. The engraving includes the text “FLY FROM EVEL DOE GOOD.”