The image is a portrait of an old man with a long white beard and a crown on his head. He is wearing a red robe with gold embroidery and a white shawl draped over his shoulders. He has a serious expression on his face and is holding a book in his hands. The background is a dark blue with a hint of white clouds. The painting is framed in a gold-colored frame. The man appears to be in his late thirties or early 20th century.