Half-length portrait of a man in armor holding a pistol, within an ornate gilded frame
A half-length portrait of a man in dark attire and armor is centered within a highly sculptural, gilded frame. The man has light skin, an unsmiling face, and long, wavy brown hair that reaches his shoulders. He wears a dark garment, a white ruffled collar, and a shiny metal breastplate and shoulder armor. A heavy gold chain with a circular medallion hangs around his neck. His right hand, adorned with a red cuff, holds a dark pistol. The background behind him is dark, with a faint suggestion of a dark landscape or seascape with a ship visible on the left. The ornate frame surrounding the portrait is gold-colored and features numerous three-dimensional military-themed elements. At the top, a figure on horseback with a flowing cape raises an arm. The sides of the frame are densely decorated with various armaments, including helmets, shields, spears, flags, drums, and small cherubic figures. The bottom of the frame continues this motif with a cannon on wheels, a horse's head, and other weapons and military equipment.