The image shows a person dressed in a jester's attire. The person is standing, holding an object that resembles a puppet or a mask. The person's face has exaggerated features, with a pronounced nose and a closed-mouth grin. They wear a jester's cap and outfit, including a patterned shirt with ruffles at the cuffs, and pants with a zig-zag hem. A patterned garment hangs from the left arm. The figure stands on a textured floor, with part of a decorative column visible on the left. The background is dark, contrasting with the lighter tones of the clothing. The image is signed "W.M. Chase" in the lower left corner.