The image is an engraving. It features a portrait of a person viewed from the torso upwards, set within an ornate oval frame. The individual is positioned slightly angled to the left while facing the viewer. They have facial features including a mustache and wavy hair that reaches just below the ears. The person wears a dark garment with a high collar and may be draped with a robe or cloak. Surrounding the oval frame are elaborate carved embellishments, and a cherubic figure sits at the bottom right, looking upwards and holding decorative foliage. Beneath this figure, sailing ships are etched into the lower section of the carved frame. In the background, detailed engraving work embellishes the image with intricate patterns and shapes.