Francis Rous

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man's upper half. He is facing slightly to the right, making direct eye contact with the viewer. The man has a full face with defined cheekbones, a mustache, and a pointed beard. His hair is medium length, wavy, and extends below his broad-brimmed hat. He wears a high-collared garment with visible pleats and buttons down the front, likely period-specific attire, and a large collar. An elaborate oval frame surrounds him with inscriptions providing text. The background features patterned detailing. Below the oval frame, there is a script providing more information about the person.