The image shows a portrait of a person's upper body, positioned slightly turned to the right with one arm resting on a ledge and the other holding an object in the hand. The person has wavy, shoulder-length hair, a pointed mustache, and a slight smile. They wear a collared garment with a large white ruffle covered by a dark robe. The individual wears a signet ring on the middle finger of the hand that is resting on the surface. The background is detailed, with an ornate architectural scene suggesting a grand interior with decorative panels, arches, and balustrades. An inscription includes the name "Joan de Wit," likely the subject's identity.