William Petyt, Keeper of the Records in the Tower

Robert White

National Gallery of Art

This is an engraved portrait of a man. The man is shown facing slightly to his left in a formal pose. He has curly hair, arched eyebrows, a long nose, and a serious expression. He is dressed in a dark coat with a wide collar and a white cravat at the neck. The background features an oval frame with decorations, a coat of arms, and an inscription with the man's name and titles. The style is typical of formal engraved portraits.