The image is a portrait of a man depicted from the waist up, seated with his body angled slightly towards the right, and his head facing the viewer directly. He has a youthful face with smooth features and curly hair that falls to just above his shoulders. He is dressed in a traditional, formal garment with a broad white collar and a cloak draped over his shoulders, fastened at the neck with a decorative brooch. He holds a book in his left hand with fingers resting on the cover. The background is simple, with a draped cloth creating a subtle textured quality behind him. The image features an intricate etched style typical of historical portraiture.