Henry Rich, First Earl of Holland

Willem de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving depicting a bust portrait of a man. He is semi-profile, with distinct facial features such as high cheekbones, a mustache, and a neatly groomed beard or goatee. His period hairstyle is wavy and styled back. He is dressed in elaborate period clothing including armor with intricate detailing, and wears a pleated ruff around his neck. The armor includes decorative shoulder plates and gauntlets. In the background, the image is framed by an oval border with Latin text identifying him. The sides feature ornamental details with helmets and lances. Below the portrait, cursive text identifies him as Henry Rich, a knight and captain.