The image depicts an upper-body view of a man seated with an open book in his lap, from an engraving. He is facing forward, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a beard and mustache, short, well-combed hair, and is dressed in period attire with a high-collared garment featuring a ruff collar and a robe with ornate buttons. His hands are holding an open book. In the background, two figures are engraved, one resembling a skeleton with a spear and another a winged figure. The background is filled with detailed ornate designs. Text along the top and bottom provides biographical information about the individual in the image.