William Oughtred

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seated individual with their upper body visible. The person is leaning slightly forward with their hands resting in front of them, holding a small book. Their facial features include a prominent nose, thin lips, and a short, well-trimmed beard and mustache. The individual wears a dark cap that covers most of their head, with wisps of hair and sideburns visible. They are dressed in a robe or coat with a wide, white collar, buttoned at the front, and sleeves that appear slightly puffed at the shoulders. The background consists of a textured, grid-like pattern. At the bottom of the image, there is an inscription in a handwritten style.