The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the waist up. He is sitting and facing slightly to his right, with a three-quarter view of his body. His facial features include a beard and mustache, and his hair is wavy and short. He wears a high, elaborate ruffled collar that frames his face, and his clothing consists of a richly textured coat adorned with fur trimming. His left hand is extended with fingers partially open, and his right hand rests on a book or document on the table in front of him. There is a globe and a skull on the table as well. The background features draped fabrics.