Nicholas Ridley, D.D., Bishop of London, Martyr

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man from the chest up. He is facing forward, with a long beard and solemn expression. His hair is neatly combed back, displaying a receding hairline. He wears historical clothing, most likely from the 16th century. The background is simple, with the man framed within an oval line. Text below the portrait identifies him as "Nichol: Ridley," with additional text providing information about his life and death in the year 1555.