The image is a painting of a man with a long beard and a hooded cloak, sitting at a table with a book and a skull in front of him. The man appears to be deep in thought, with his hands clasped together and his eyes closed. The background is dark and cloudy, with a hint of orange and yellow. The painting is framed in a gold ornate frame with a blue border. The overall mood of the image is somber and contemplative.