Portrait of Gao Yao

A woodcut portrait depicts Gao Yao, a legendary figure in Chinese mythology and advisor to Emperor Shun. He is shown from the chest up, wearing a traditional scholar-official's robe with a high collar and a distinctive ornate crown or headdress. He has a prominent mustache and a long, thin goatee. His expression is solemn, and his hands are tucked into his sleeves.