William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury

Robert White after Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man's upper body facing to his right, with defined facial features, a moustache, and a pointed beard. He wears ecclesiastical attire including a large soft cap, a ruff, a robe, and a bishop's gown with voluminous sleeves. There are no visible accessories or objects in his hands. The background features an oval frame with a coat of arms below it. The lower part shows an ornate script with his identity and title.