The image is an etching of an older man seated at a keyboard instrument, engrossed in reading sheet music. The man has distinguished features, including a pronounced nose and white beard. He has medium-length white hair and wears a dark garment. His right hand is on the keyboard touching the keys, while his left hand is following along with the music. The background is heavily cross-hatched, creating a textured and dim ambiance with little detail apart from the subject and the sheet music.