Chest-up portrait of a man with reddish-brown hair, beard, dark garment, and white ruffled collar
The painting is a vertical, chest-up portrait of a man against a dark, plain background. The man is positioned slightly to the right of the center, with his body turned to his right and his head turned back towards the viewer. He has fair skin, a prominent nose, and dark eyes that look directly forward. His hair is a reddish-brown, styled in voluminous curls that frame his face and extend to his shoulders. A full, reddish-brown beard covers his chin and cheeks, blending into his hair. He wears a dark, possibly black, garment with a textured surface, which covers his shoulders and chest. A white, ruffled collar is visible around his neck, contrasting sharply with the dark fabric. His right hand is visible in the lower right corner, with fingers gently curled, holding a piece of light gray or white fabric that drapes over his arm. The background is a uniform dark brown or black, providing a stark contrast to the man's lighter skin and hair. The lighting appears to come from the upper left, highlighting his face and the folds of his collar and garment.