The image depicts a man from the waist up, looking slightly to his left. He has a round face, prominent nose, and affable expression. His hair is in an 18th-century style, white, curly, possibly powdered, and pulled back. He wears a formal coat with decorative elements, a ruffled cravat, and is framed by a circular frame with intricate designs and supports. The background is dark, and beneath the frame is the name "Christian Felix Weisse."