The image depicts a bearded man from the waist up, gripping a ship's steering wheel. His facial features are rugged with a prominent mustache and beard, wearing a cap that casts a shadow over his eyes. He has short, curly hair and is dressed in a coat over a shirt. The background shows a seascape with a horizon line and a few birds in the sky, suggesting an open sea or ocean setting. The etching style provides texture and detail to the scene.