The image features a portrait of a person's upper body in a three-quarter view, facing right. The person has a slender face with sharp features, including a slightly protruding chin and a long nose. Their shoulder-length, wavy hair, appears light with a center part and is covered by a black cap. The person is wearing a dark, ornate robe with a wide, white collar. The background consists of an intricately detailed oval with a textured pattern. Under the portrait is a decorative rectangle with text identifying the subject as Mr. George Herbert, the author of "The Temple."