The image shows a man from the waist up, seated in a formal position, with his body turned slightly to the right, looking directly at the viewer. He has a solemn expression, a strong jawline, prominent nose, and intense eyes. He has white, curly hair styled in an 18th-century fashion. He is dressed in formal attire, wearing a high-collared shirt with a cravat, and a dark, double-breasted coat with large buttons. There is a textured curtain behind him on one side, and an architectural structure resembling a classical building is faintly visible in the background.