Francis Manners, First Earl of Rutland

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of an engraved portrait featuring the upper body of a man seated elegantly. He has distinct facial features, including a mustache and pointed beard. The man's hairstyle is slicked back with loose locks on the sides. He is wearing elaborate historical attire, such as a ruff around his neck, a patterned sash over his shoulders, and a garment with intricate embroidery. There is a chain with a medallion around his neck. The background includes a decorative frame with Latin text inscriptions around the oval containing the portrait. Above the portrait is a coat of arms signifying nobility. The frame is adorned with scroll ornamentation to enhance its grandeur. At the bottom, text indicates the person as "right Honorabell Francis Manners Earle of Rutland Baron Roos" with additional titles.