Sir John Marsham, Writer on Chronology

Robert White

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man facing slightly to the left. He has a somber expression, long wavy hair, a mustache, and a beard. He is wearing a cap, a dark robe, and a white collar. The portrait is surrounded by an ornate oval frame with floral and ribbon decorations. Under the frame, there is a cartouche with a shield and a Latin inscription with the subject's name, "Johannes Marsham Eques Auratus & Baronetus," and his age. The background consists of engraved lines for texture.