The image is a portrait of a man, painted in a portrait style. The man is shown from the waist up, with his head turned slightly to the side. He is wearing a white wig with curly white hair, which is styled in a voluminous manner. He has a serious expression on his face and is looking directly at the viewer.

The man is also wearing a red velvet robe with gold embroidery on the sleeves and cuffs. The robe is draped over his shoulders and he is holding a small book in his left hand. The background is a dark blue sky with trees and foliage visible in the distance. The painting is framed in a gold-colored frame.