Thomas May, Poet and Historian

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with curly hair and a short beard. He’s wearing a dark, textured robe with a high collar and a small decorative pin at his neck. His left hand rests on a piece of paper or a book, and his right hand holds a quill pen. The name "Thomas May Esq" is written below the image, along with the year "Atatis Sua 55," which likely means he was 55 when this was made. The style looks old-fashioned, with lots of fine lines and shading. If you like this kind of detailed portrait, look into engraving.