The man on the left is tall with white hair surrounding a large bald patch (Liddell); the man on the right is much smaller, he has grey hair and wears a black hat.

Half-length portrait in black academic dress and collar, standing facing the left of the picture, Carey's head is turned so as to be almost full face, a red curtain is draped behind him. Inscribed in 19th Century hand, top left 'Wm Carey D.D. 1803-14'.

Half length portrait of Christie standing, wearing a red cassock and a black gown; his head is turned slightly to his right.

Three-quarters length portrait; seated at a table, turned to the left, right hand on upright book, left hand on arm of chair, episcopal robes and mortar board, moustache and untidy fringe; curtain in the background.

Half length, wearing academic dress Later inscribed u.l.: John Nicholl D. D. 1765. Aet. 82

Head and shoulders, turned to the left; he wears a scholars' dress with white bow tie, and pink carnation, green background. P.L.M Sherwood was Captain of the King's Scholars in 1958.

Three-quarters length portrait of Nicoll standing, turned to the left, wearing academic dress, collar and wig; his right hand holds a cap with a glove in it, while his left is in his pocket.