
A bald, bearded man with a staff sits among plants, a monkey and shoes below
A vertical painting depicts a seated, bald, and bearded man holding a staff, surrounded by foliage, with a monkey and shoes at the bottom. The color palette is muted, featuring browns, greens, and creams. The man is positioned in the upper half, facing left with a slight turn of his head. He has a reddish-brown complexion, a prominent nose, and long, thin black whiskers extending from his chin. His head is bald, and he has dark, bushy eyebrows. He wears loose-fitting robes in shades of cream and light green, with wide sleeves. His right hand holds a dark staff that extends upwards behind his shoulder. To his left, a large, light-colored flower with green leaves is visible. Behind him and above, dark, cloud-like or rock-like forms are depicted. Below the man, a dark-furred monkey with a reddish face is crouched, looking upwards towards the man. It holds a branch with small white berries or flowers. To the left of the monkey, a pair of light-colored, pointed shoes are placed on the ground. The background is a dark, earthy brown with indistinct forms, appearing as a natural, outdoor setting. Faint vertical text is visible on the right side of the painting, near the top.