The image depicts an illustration of a man from the waist up, positioned slightly to the side but facing forward. He has a beard and mustache, with curly hair peeking out from under a wide-brimmed hat. He wears a ruff around his neck and a detailed garment. Surrounding the portrait are printed text and details, identifying the image as the title page for "The Essays or Counsels of Sir Francis Bacon," printed in 1817 by John Booth in London. The background outside of the portrait is plain, with decorative fonts enhancing the historical aesthetic.