The portrait depicts the upper body of a person, focusing on the head and shoulders. The person is looking directly at the viewer with distinct facial features including a long, narrow nose, prominent lips, and slightly arched eyebrows. The subject's hair is long and curly, falling around the face and shoulders in voluminous waves. He is wearing elaborate clothing with a richly patterned fabric and a high lace collar. The background of the image is plain with an oval frame encircling the portrait, with inscribed text in Latin.