The image is a full-length portrait of Sir Francis Bacon. He is depicted standing with one hand on a draped table and the other hand on his hip. He has distinct facial features, including prominent eyebrows, a mustache, and a small pointed beard. Bacon wears a high-crowned hat, with curly medium-length hair peeking out from under it. His attire includes a ruffled collar, a patterned doublet with ornate buttons, voluminous breeches, and a long cloak. A book with a coat of arms cover is on the table. The background features diagonal shading.