Portrait of Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Finish:Float frame This is the final state

This is the final state of the plate

Napoleon had proposed to withdraw his soldiers from Rome

'His Majesty's Embarkation at Greenwich

mirrored inscription provides the date of 'September 16 1757'

Portrait of Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Finish:Float frame This is the final stateHalf 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