Francis Bacon

Frederik Hendrik van den Hove

National Gallery of Art

This image is a portrait depicting the upper half of a man's body, specifically from the chest up. The man is seated with his head turned slightly to his left, and his hands are visible, one of which is holding a rolled-up scroll or similar object. He has distinct facial features with a mustache and a neatly trimmed beard. His hair is shoulder-length, wavy, and falls beneath a large hat. He is wearing historical attire, including a decorative lace collar known as a ruff, robe-like garments with patterns and textures indicating rich fabric, and an ornate gown with distinctive sleeves. The background features an intricate design with an ornamental border, two figures, and text identifying the person as "The Right Hon.ble Sr Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam Viscount of St.Albans LdHgh Chancellor of England."