Sir Francis Bacon

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in old-fashioned clothes. He’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a ruffled collar, and a dark coat. His hands rest on a round object, maybe a book or a globe. Above his head is a fancy coat of arms with two small figures holding it up. The text below his face says he died in 1626 at age 66. His outfit and the style of the portrait look like they’re from a long time ago. If you like this kind of detailed drawing, check out engraving.