Portrait of Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Size:M: 60 x 45cm Tran' [Mortimer edited the Royal

Tran' [Mortimer edited the Royal Society's Philosophical Transactions] 'on Buggs' and 'Arbot vitae'

at a time when most cars were dark in colour

Brouncker's hair is natural

this plate concentrates on the muscles of the torso

A scene of forest and mountains is presented behind

Portrait of Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Size:M: 60 x 45cm Tran' [Mortimer edited the RoyalHalf length portrait of Francis Bacon, standing, his left arm leaning on a table upon which rests a bag holding the Great Seal of England, signifying his office as its Keeper (1617). This hand holds a paper addressed 'To the Hon: ble Francis Lord Verulam Ld. Chancller of England'. Bacon is shown wearing a doublet and black gown, the sleeves embroidered in gold, with white lace cuffs. He wears a round white ruff and a black hat at a slight angle. Bacon