A head-and-shoulders portrait of a bearded man in dark clothing holding a red book, looking forward
A head-and-shoulders portrait depicts a man with a reddish-brown beard and hair, set against a dark, unadorned background. The man's face is fair-skinned, with a direct gaze. His left eye (viewer's right) is light brown, while his right eye (viewer's left) is a light blue-gray. His lips are closed, and his expression is neutral. His reddish-brown hair is medium length, slightly tousled, and frames his face. He wears a dark, possibly black, garment that covers his shoulders and chest. A subtle white collar is visible at his neck, just above the dark fabric. His right hand (viewer's left) is positioned at the lower center of the canvas, holding a small, thick red book against his chest. The book has a dark spine and a green ribbon bookmark extending from its bottom edge. His fingers are wrapped around the book, with his thumb resting on the front cover. A narrow white cuff is visible at his wrist. The lighting illuminates his face and the book, creating a contrast with the deep, dark background.