The image shows an engraved portrait of a man from the waist up, sitting and holding a book. He is depicted in a three-quarter view, with a serious expression. The man has a well-defined face with a trimmed beard and mustache, and wears a dark robe with a high collar over a lighter garment. He is also wearing a flat cap and a ruffled collar. In his hands, he holds an open book. The background features an ornate oval frame with text surrounding the portrait. The image is set against a plain paper with visible foxing.