John Florio

William Hole

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper-body of a man within an ornate oval frame. He faces forward with a slight turn to his right, looking at the viewer. The man has detailed facial features, a mustache, a goatee, and wavy hair styled back. He wears clothing typical of the early 17th century, including a doublet, fur-lined cloak, and a pleated ruff. The oval is surrounded by decorative foliage, a sun emblem at the top, and inscriptions in Latin. The background features elegant leaf patterns.