The image depicts an engraving of a man shown from the chest upwards and slightly turned so that his right shoulder is closer to the viewer. The man has a calm expression with defined facial features including strong eyebrows, rounded cheeks, and a pointed goatee. He has a connected mustache and goatee, as well as short cropped hair. The man is dressed in intricately patterned clothing with a high, wide collar and a buttoned vest or jacket. Surrounding him is an oval frame with decorative lines, and above him is text that reads "ÆTERNitatem cogita," while below is the inscription "IOANNES MEURSIUS I.C. ET HISTORIÆ GRÆCÆ PROFESS." The background of the image is filled with densely hatched lines for depth and contrast.