Sir Walter Raleigh

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a chain around his neck. The background is plain, but the edges of the image have fancy scrollwork and Latin words. The text around the portrait calls him "Sir Walter" and says it’s a "true" likeness. The small coat of arms at the bottom hints at his status. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn how artists like this made detailed prints.