The image is a portrait of a young man with long curly hair, painted in a realistic style. He is wearing a blue and gold robe with intricate gold embroidery and a white scarf around his neck. The man is holding a book in his left hand and is looking directly at the viewer with a serious expression on his face. In the background, there is a large white building with a dome and a golden dome, which appears to be a church or cathedral. The sky is dark and cloudy, and there are trees and hills in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative.