The image is an engraved portrait of a man. He is facing forward but slightly turned to his left. He has a composed expression, a mustache, a beard, short hair, and is wearing an elaborate garment with a large collar and a sash. His right hand is visible holding a baton-like object. The background features an oval frame with floral and scroll elements, and a coat of arms with a checkerboard pattern surrounded by ribbon designs. Below the portrait, the text reads "Sʳ Walter Ralegh Kᵗ Ob: 1618 Ætat: 66."