The image depicts a man in an engraving style. The man is shown facing slightly to his left, with a high forehead, receding hair, and a pointed beard and mustache. He has neatly styled hair, a ruffled lace collar, and a doublet with vertical buttons. In the background is an arch with the words "RUIT HORA." To the right of the man, there is a shelf with three books labeled "God & Christ," "War & Peace," and "State & Church." The engraving includes the names "Hugo Grotius" and "Tho: Cross Sculpsit" at the bottom. Text at the bottom reads, "See you not Learning in his Lookes? See it more Lively in his Bookes." The background and frame feature fine lines and patterns typical of engravings.