Older man with a white beard, wearing a black four-cornered hat and dark clothing
A head-and-shoulders portrait of an older man is positioned slightly to the right of center against a dark, unadorned background. The man has a light, pale complexion and a long, full white beard that covers his chin and extends down his chest, blending into his dark attire. His hair is not visible, concealed by a black, four-cornered hat with a flat top, which sits high on his head. He wears a dark, possibly black, garment, featuring a crisp white, flat collar that extends over his shoulders and rests against his chest. His dark eyes appear to look directly forward, and his nose is long and straight. The primary light source illuminates his face and beard from the left, creating subtle shadows that define his features and contrast with the deeper shadows of the background and his clothing. Smooth brushstrokes define his skin texture and the strands of his beard. The overall palette is subdued, dominated by dark tones and the stark white of the beard and collar.