The image shows an engraved portrait of a man's upper body. He faces slightly to the right and looks directly at the viewer. The man has distinct facial features, including a prominent forehead, arched eyebrows, a short beard with a mustache, and curly hair of medium length at the back and slightly receding at the temples. He wears elaborate attire typical of the Renaissance period, with a dark garment featuring intricate patterns on the sleeves and a high, stiff white collar. The engraving is encased in an oval border with an inscription below identifying him as "Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam &c." The background surrounding the oval is plain, emphasizing the figure.