The image is an engraved portrait depicting a man seated and turning slightly to his left inside an oval frame with decorative elements. The man has long, curly hair, an oval face with a prominent nose, and a slight smile. He wears a high-collared garment with a decorative band or sash draped over his right shoulder. Around him are books on shelves, suggesting a scholarly setting. The background is textured with lines representing shadow and shading, and the border includes inscriptions and symbols.