The image is a portrait of a man, painted in a realistic style. The man is wearing a red and white tunic with a black shawl draped over his shoulders. He has a beard and mustache and is holding a book in his left hand. He is also holding a cane in his right hand. The background is a dark brown color, and the painting is framed in a gold ornate frame. The overall mood of the image is somber and contemplative.