The engraving depicts a man seated and facing slightly to the right. The man has a high forehead, prominent cheekbones, and an oval-shaped face. He has wavy, shoulder-length hair with a receding top. The man wears 17th-century clothing with a large white collar over a darker garment resembling robes or a cloak. He is holding a pair of spectacles delicately in his hand at chest level. The image is bordered decoratively, and the background has intricate line work. Above the portrait is a crest with a lion's face, and to the top right is a heraldic shield. Text at the top and bottom includes Latin phrases and English verses for context.