The image displays an engraved portrait of a man with his upper body visible, facing forward but looking slightly to the side. The man has a defined nose, prominent cheekbones, a full beard extending into a mustache, and wears a cap with decorative patterns. He is dressed in historical formal attire with a ruffled collar. The oval frame surrounding the portrait includes text identifying him as "Guilelmi Whatelei Theologi Effigies Illustrissimi Viri et Vere Venerabilis," with additional Latin text below.