The image shows a portrait of a person with a long face, a prominent nose, full lips, and long, wavy hair cascading down to their shoulders. The person is wearing a cloak or shawl fastened with a row of large beads or pearls, over a high-collared shirt with a checked or patterned cravat. The background features an ornate oval frame encircling the person's upper half, against a crosshatched design. Below the portrait is a decorative element featuring books and an inscribed ribbon, with text in Latin and Greek.