The image is a portrait of a man, painted in a portrait style. The man is wearing a red robe with a white fur stole draped over his shoulders. He has a red beret on his head and a beard. He is holding a book in his left hand and a black ribbon in his right hand. The background is dark, and the man is standing in front of a black curtain. The painting is done in a realistic style, with detailed facial features and clothing.