James Hay, First Earl of Carlisle

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a beard and ruffled collar. He’s dressed in fancy robes and holds a folded paper in one hand. Above his head, a coat of arms sits on a scroll with words like "EFFIGIES HONORI" and "BARONIS." The text around the portrait calls him "James" and lists his titles, like "Earl of Carlisle." This kind of detailed engraving was used to honor important people back then. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made sharp, precise portraits.