The image is a portrait of a man sitting in a chair. The man is painted in a realistic style, with a long beard and mustache. He is wearing a red robe with a fur stole draped over his shoulders and a black hat with a feather on top. He has a serious expression on his face and is looking directly at the viewer. The background is dark, and the man is sitting on a wooden chair with his legs crossed. The painting is titled "The Painter Martin Ryckaert" and is attributed to Anthony van Dyck.