The image is a woodcut print of a man portrayed in profile from the waist up, facing left. He is seated and holding a book. The man has distinct facial features, short combed-back hair, and wears a high-collared coat with a cloth tied around his neck. The background includes a leafy plant on the left and an architectural element or book-like object. On the right, there is an arched stone feature. Old German text is present at the top and bottom of the image.