The image shows a portrait of a man seated, holding a stem of flowers in one hand, with the other hand partially visible. He has a short mustache, beard, pronounced cheekbones, high forehead, and cropped hair. He wears an elaborate Elizabethan outfit with a large ruffled collar, a patterned coat with buttons, and textured long sleeves. The frame around him is intricately detailed with scrollwork and text, including heraldic shields at the bottom corners. In the background, there is a plain, dark area contrasting with the detailed foreground and frame.