Richard Hooker

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed engraved portrait of a man shown from the chest up in an ornate frame. He is facing forward with a neutral expression and has distinct facial features, including a prominent forehead, a well-defined nose, a trimmed beard, and mustache. His hair is mostly hidden beneath a square headpiece associated with academic attire. He wears formal clothing with a high ruffled collar. Two cherubs hold a laurel wreath above his head, and classical architectural elements such as columns and sculpted figures flank the portrait. Below the portrait is an inscribed plaque in Latin. The background features ornate engravings with classical motifs like globes and drapery.