George Wither

William Hole

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man in historical attire, featuring his upper body with a frontal facing posture. The man has distinctive facial features, including a well-maintained mustache and short, wavy hair. He is dressed in elaborate clothing typical of the late Renaissance period, with a detailed doublet and a large lace ruff around his neck. The man holds gloves in one hand and rests the other hand on his hip. He is framed by a circular border with text stating "I GROW AND WITHER BOTH TOGETHER" and his age as 21. The background has a simple, textured pattern, and there is additional text at the bottom, possibly a poetic passage.