A young man with long, curling hair sits turned slightly to his right, his gaze directed outward with a composed, self-assured expression. He wears a voluminous white shirt with a delicate lace collar, the fabric rendered in soft, luminous folds that catch the light across his chest and arm. Draped over his left shoulder and arm is a rich red cloak, its satin surface painted with broad, fluid brushstrokes that suggest both weight and movement.

Behind the sitter, a heavy curtain patterned in gold and black sweeps diagonally across the background, creating a dramatic contrast to the pale tones of his clothing. A glimpse of blue sky and distant water appears at the far left edge, introducing a cool note to the otherwise warm, theatrical setting. The artist uses smooth, blended brushwork for the face and hands, capturing the sitter’s delicate features and the soft texture of his hair, while broader, more expressive strokes describe the drapery and background.

The composition is carefully balanced, with the figure placed slightly off-center and the dog’s upward gaze echoing the sitter’s calm poise. A large spear with a gleaming metal tip leans against the right edge of the chair, its shaft wrapped in a red tassel. The sitter’s chair is upholstered with a dark fabric patterned with gold, visible along the right edge beneath his arm.

The lower left corner of the painting is dominated by the dog’s smooth, tawny back, which is softly blended into the shadows. A subtle reflection of light touches the sitter’s cheek and forehead, highlighting the smoothness of his skin. The curtain’s gold pattern appears almost abstract, with loose, painterly outlines against the deep black folds.

The sitter’s left hand, partially obscured by the red cloak, rests gently on his lap with relaxed fingers. Fine lines of stitching are visible along the edge of the white shirt’s cuff, rendered with delicate precision.