The image shows a man in profile facing left. His upper body is turned slightly toward the viewer. He has a prominent nose, a defined chin, and closed lips, with eyes looking ahead. He wears a beret-like hat covering most of his short hair. He is dressed in a robe with a high collar and buttons down the shoulder. He holds a rolled-up piece of paper or parchment in his left hand. The background has a textured pattern. An inscription at the bottom of the image identifies him as Thomas Wolsey, with framing lines giving a formal presentation.