Portrait of John Milton surrounded by an oval of plant/wheat garlands with a block of text below. Text: "John Milton. Drawn and etched MDCCLX by I. B. Cipriani a Tuscan from a bust in plaister modelled from the life now in the possession of Thomas Hollis F. R. and A. SS. Cyriac this three years day these eyes through blear to outward view of blemish or of spot bereft of light their seeing have forgot nor to their idle orbs doth sight appear of sun or moon or star throughout the year or man or woman yet I argue not against heav'n's hand or will nor bate one iot of heart or hope but still bear up and steer right onward what supports me dost thou ask the conscience friend to have lost them over-ply'd in liberties defence my noble task of which all Europe rings from side to side this thought might lead me through this worlds vain mask content though blind had I no other guide."