John Selden

Robert White

National Gallery of Art

This image is a portrait featuring the upper half of a man's body within an oval frame. The man faces slightly to the right but looks directly at the viewer. He has pronounced facial features, including a long nose and prominent eyebrows. His medium-length, wavy hair is parted in the middle, reaching below his shoulders. He wears dark clothing with a high collar and visible buttons. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background features intricate line work resembling a textured fabric pattern. Decorative elements surround the oval frame, and below the portrait, the name "JOHANNES SELDENUS, Armig." is inscribed in elegant script.