The image is a portrait of an old man with a long beard and a blue robe. He is holding a scroll in his right hand and appears to be in a meditative pose. The man has a serious expression on his face and is looking directly at the viewer. The background is a dark orange color with a gold border. The painting is done in a traditional Byzantine style with loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The text on the scroll is written in a cursive font and is in black and gold. The overall style of the painting is ornate and ornate.