The image shows a man seated at a table. He is positioned in profile, facing to the right, and is seated on an armchair with tassels and fringe details. The man's facial features include a straight nose and a prominent forehead; his hair is styled in a manner typical of the 18th century, likely a powdered wig. He is dressed in formal attire, including a dark coat, ruffled cravat, and buckled shoes. On the table before him are several books and papers. He holds a writing implement in his right hand, poised above a document. The background shows the exterior of a stone building with an open view through an arcade, with trees and shrubbery visible outside and a cloudy sky. The setting suggests an environment of academic or professional activity.