A portrait painting of a man with a reddish-brown beard and dark clothing against a dark background
This is a head-and-shoulders portrait painting of a man, positioned slightly to the right of the viewer's center, against a dark, muted background. The man has fair skin and a full, reddish-brown beard and mustache that extends down to his chest. His hair, also reddish-brown, is short and curly, framing his face. He has dark eyes that gaze slightly to the viewer's right, a straight nose, and a small, closed mouth. He wears a dark, possibly black, garment that covers his shoulders and chest. A white, intricately patterned lace collar with a pointed shape is visible at his neck, contrasting sharply with the dark fabric of his clothing. The collar has a delicate, almost scalloped edge. The background is a dark, olive-green or brownish hue, providing a dark backdrop that contrasts with the man's face and collar. The lighting appears to come from the upper left, illuminating his face and the white collar, while the rest of the painting remains in deeper shadow. The brushstrokes are visible, particularly in the texture of the beard and the lace collar.