Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury

H. Stock

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an engraved portrait of a person from the chest up in a formal pose. The individual is shown wearing a high, lace-edged ruff around their neck, typical of early 17th-century fashion. The facial features include a mustache and a small beard, with medium-length hair styled back. They are dressed in an ornate, buttoned garment with visible stripes on the shoulders. Surrounding the portrait is an oval frame with inscriptions in Latin identifying the person as Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury. In the background, there is an intricate pattern within the oval frame, and beneath the portrait is an inscription detailing his titles and achievements, along with a prominently displayed coat of arms. The artwork displays a classical engraving style with fine, detailed linework.