Sir Francis Bacon

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a serious-looking man in fancy clothes. He’s wearing a high collar, a ruffled shirt, and a heavy coat. His right hand holds a small object—maybe a book or a paper—while his left rests on a shield with a coat of arms. Above his head, swirling lines frame his face like a crown, and the background is plain except for some decorative flourishes. The text at the bottom is in French, praising the man’s lasting words. The artist’s name, *Crispijn van de Passe II*, is signed in the corner. Want to know more? Look up engraving.