Sir Walter Raleigh

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The illustration shows a man seated in a relaxed, forward-facing position. His facial features are detailed with neatly groomed facial hair, including a short moustache and a tuft under the lower lip. His curly, light-colored hair is closely cropped. The man wears period attire with a rich, patterned fabric and a large lace ruff around his neck. He holds a book upright in one hand. The background has a detailed etched pattern. An inscription at the bottom describes the subject.