Portrait of a man with dark curly hair, beard, white ruffled collar, and dark cloak
A painted portrait depicts a man, shown from the chest up, positioned slightly to the viewer's left against a dark, muted background. The man has a medium complexion, dark, curly hair that frames his face, and a short, dark beard and mustache. His dark eyes gaze slightly to the viewer's right, and his lips are closed. Highlights on his forehead, nose, and cheeks indicate illumination from the upper left. He wears a dark, possibly grey or brown, garment with a wide, white, ruffled collar that extends over his shoulders. The collar has a lace-like or textured edge. A dark cloak or cape is draped over his left shoulder and arm, with soft folds visible in the fabric. His right hand, with fingers slightly curled, rests on his midsection, possibly holding the cloak. The background is a plain, dark grey-brown, with a slightly lighter area directly behind his head, creating a subtle contrast.