Melchisedec de Thevenot

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man standing upright facing slightly to the left. One hand is resting on a table holding a map and a globe, while the other hand is tucked into his garment. The man has an oval face with defined facial features, including a prominent nose and slightly pursed lips. He wears a turban on his head and a long robe with trimmed sleeves. The background includes detailed drapery. Beside him is a table with a globe and a map, with visible words like "Arabie" and "Arabian." The table's side displays a coat of arms with shields.