The image shows a portrait of a man in an ornate oval frame. The man faces the viewer with distinctive features such as a sharp, angular beard, high cheekbones, and short hair. He wears a high-collared garment, possibly a robe or coat. The frame is embellished with scrollwork and floral elements, with the letters "IHS" at the top center. Beneath the portrait, there is an inscription in Latin and English detailing the publication information, dated "Octr 21st, 1802" and attributed to William Richardson. The background is plain.