Thomas Morton

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait of a man's upper body. He is facing forward with his head slightly turned to the right. The man has an aged face with cheekbones, a nose, a beard, and a mustache. His light-colored facial hair matches his thinning hair under his hat. He wears traditional clerical clothing, including a dark cape or cassock with a white, pleated collar and a square cap. A detailed design is visible around the collar, suggesting a rich texture. In front of him is an intricately designed shield or crest. The background has a patterned texture forming an oval frame. Various inscriptions are at the bottom of the image.