Bearded man in dark hat and fur-lined coat, holding a small book, with a distant castle
A half-length portrait depicts a man, positioned slightly to the left of center, facing forward with his head turned slightly to the right. He has fair skin, dark eyes, and a short, dark brown beard and mustache. He wears a dark, wide-brimmed hat that covers most of his head, revealing what appears to be a light brown woven cap or hairnet underneath. His attire includes a dark, heavy, fur-lined coat worn over a red garment, with a white collar visible at his neck. The coat's left side appears to be draped or open. His hands are clasped at the bottom center of the frame, holding a small, white, rectangular object, which appears to be a folded paper or a small book. The background on the left is a dark green curtain or drapery. On the right, an opening, possibly a window or archway, reveals a distant landscape under a light blue sky. A light-colored, multi-tiered building, resembling a fortress or castle, is visible in the distance on the right, with other faint structures beyond it. The overall lighting is soft, highlighting the man's face and hands.