The distinguished man looking at you is named George de Selve. Although he was just 25 when Holbein painted him, de Selve was already a well-known scholar. De Selve is wearing the vestments of a clergyman since he had just been appointed Bishop of Lavau in France.

De Selve is not in England for personal enjoyment. His mission was to represent the interests of the Catholic Church and to support his friend and fellow countryman Jean de Dinteville.To learn more about de Selve's mission, choose the Top Shelf button below.