The image shows a man seated from the waist up, facing slightly left with his gaze directed at the viewer. He has a round face with expressive eyes, a prominent nose, a slight mustache and beard, and curly hair receding slightly at the temples. He wears a buttoned-up garment typical of formal attire, with a visible collar. He holds a rolled-up booklet or document in his hand. On the table beside him are documents, an anatomical drawing, and an inkwell. The background is a dark, textured oval framing the man. Text borders the artwork, providing historical and descriptive context.