Black and white portrait of a man in a tall hat, ruffled collar, and dark clothing, looking right
The image is a black and white, waist-up portrait of a man, positioned slightly to the right of the center, with his body turned three-quarters right and his head facing slightly right. His eyes are directed towards the right side of the frame. He wears a tall, dark, conical hat that tapers upwards, featuring a decorative, textured embellishment on its right side. A prominent, multi-layered, ruffled white collar encircles his neck, creating a stark contrast with his dark clothing. His attire consists of a dark, long-sleeved garment, which appears to be a doublet. It is characterized by subtle vertical pleats or stripes across the chest and sleeves. A row of small, light-colored buttons extends down the center front of the garment. The man has a short, neatly trimmed beard and mustache, and his visible skin, including his face, is light in tone. The background is uniformly dark and unadorned.