Sir Francis Drake

About this work

This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man with a thick beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a fancy coat and a round shield over his chest. The shield has a ship and some strange symbols on it. Around his head is a curved banner with Latin words. The text below says this is a portrait of a sailor who traveled around the world. The artist’s name, Thomas de Leu, is written at the bottom. Want to know more? Look up engraving to see how artists made detailed prints like this one.