Title Plate to John Hayward, Life and Reigne of King Edward the Sixth

Robert Vaughan

National Gallery of Art

The image features a portrait of a person shown from the chest upwards, centered within an oval frame. The person has delicate facial features with light-colored eyes and a neutral expression. They wear a fur-collared garment over an intricately decorated outfit, including a large chain hanging around their neck. A bonnet adorned with a feather rests slightly tilted on their head. Surrounding the oval frame are two figures in armor holding leafy garlands above the individual's head. The left figure is labeled "MAJESTY" and is depicted in Roman-like armor with a plumed helmet, while the right figure is labeled "POWER" and holds a shield. Above the central portrait is a decorative crest featuring a lion, a dragon, and a crown. The background is an intricately designed engraving with architectural elements and patterned borders containing text.