Sir Francis Drake

Robert Vaughan

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a man in a half-length portrait, facing slightly to the right with his head turned towards the viewer. He has distinct facial features, including a neatly trimmed mustache and beard, curly styled hair pushed back, and a receding hairline. The man is wearing a historical garment with intricate layering, a ruffled collar, and cuffs. He has a cloth over one shoulder, holding a staff or rolled paper in one hand and resting his fingers on a globe in the other hand. To his right, there are navigational tools such as a compass bowl and a small globe. Above him, a coat of arms displays two Latin phrases: "CXVXILIO. DIVINO" and "SIC PARVIS. MAGNA." The background features detailed linear patterns, emphasizing the subject and associated symbols.