The image depicts the upper two-thirds of a man's body. He is standing, facing the viewer with his body angled slightly to the right. The man has facial features including a mustache and short, curly hair. He is wearing a loose-fitting garment with a prominent collar and buttons down the front. The man is holding a pen or similar writing instrument in his right hand, with his other hand resting on an open book or paper on a table in front of him. The background includes lightly sketched architectural elements. The drawing is in a neutral tone with fine details accentuated by red and black chalk strokes.