Oval portrait of a man with powdered hair, dark coat, and lace, holding a rolled map
An oval-shaped portrait depicts a man from the waist up, set against a dark, indistinct background. The man has light skin and dark eyes; his mouth is closed, with the corners slightly upturned. His hair is powdered white or light grey, styled high on top and curled at the sides, reaching his shoulders. He wears a dark blue or black velvet coat with several buttons visible down the front. A white ruffled cravat is tied at his neck, and white lace cuffs extend from his sleeves. His right hand rests on a rolled-up map, which is partially unrolled to reveal text. The visible text on the map reads: "CARTE REDUITE DES ISLES DE LA GUADELOUPE MARIE GALANTE ET LES SAINTES". To the right of the man, a dark wooden shelf holds various items. Stacked papers, some folded and some loose, are visible, along with a bound book. A white quill pen stands upright in a dark inkwell, and a small golden bell sits nearby. The overall lighting highlights the man's face and the details of his clothing and the objects on the right.