A man in dark clothing with a ruff stands beside a white and brown dog
The painting is a full-length portrait depicting a man standing beside a dog against a light gray architectural background. The man, positioned slightly to the right of the center, faces forward with his head turned slightly to his left. He has dark, voluminous, shoulder-length curly hair, a dark mustache, and a small pointed beard. He wears a white, pleated ruff around his neck, a dark, long-sleeved doublet, dark breeches, and white stockings with black shoes. His left hand rests gently on the head of the dog, while his right hand holds a dark, wide-brimmed hat down by his side. A sword hilt is visible at his left hip. To the man's left, a large, short-haired dog sits on its haunches, facing left with its mouth slightly open, revealing its tongue. The dog is predominantly white with large brown patches covering its back and ears. It wears a wide, reddish-brown collar. The background features a light gray wall with architectural details. On the left side, a light gray column or pilaster rises, and above it, a carved coat of arms is visible on the wall. Below the coat of arms, text is inscribed into the wall, reading: "D. ANDRES DE ANDRADE Y LA CAL". On the right side, another light gray architectural element, possibly a pedestal or base, is partially visible. The floor beneath the man and dog is a dark reddish-brown. The overall lighting is soft, highlighting the figures against the muted background.