The image is an engraving of Reverend Joseph Hall from the waist up. He is seated, slightly turned to his left, writing in a book with a quill pen. He has a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, a mustache, full beard, short dark hair, and wears a cap. He is dressed in a formal garment with intricate embroidery and a large ruffled collar. A medallion or pendant with an embossed design is visible around his neck. In the background are bookshelves filled with books and a shield displaying a heraldic emblem. Above him is a banner with a Latin inscription.