A man stands turned slightly to his left, his gaze directed outward with a somber, introspective expression. He wears a voluminous coat trimmed with fur, the thick collar and lapels framing his face and upper body. The coat’s rich brown fur contrasts with the deep red garment underneath, which is belted at the waist with a cord.

His right hand emerges from the sleeve, loosely gripping the belt, while his left arm disappears into the shadow at the edge of the composition. Long, wavy hair falls to his shoulders, catching the light that falls from the upper left, illuminating his face and the textures of the fur. The background is a deep, undefined darkness, setting off the figure and focusing attention on the play of light across his features and clothing.

The face is rendered with soft, layered brushstrokes, capturing the subtle modeling of the cheeks, the slightly downturned mouth, and the thoughtful eyes. The paint surface varies from the smooth handling of the skin to the rougher, textured strokes in the fur and background, creating a sense of depth and materiality. A broad, dark hat sits atop the man's head, blending into the shadowy background and obscuring much of its outline.

No secondary figures or objects are visible in the composition, with the entire focus on the solitary figure. The background remains a nearly featureless expanse of deep brown and black, with only faint variations in tone suggesting depth. The lower left corner of the painting reveals visible brushstrokes and a slightly rougher paint texture, contrasting with the smoother rendering of the man's face and hand.

Light catches the top of the man's right hand and the fur trim on his left sleeve, while his left arm and the right edge of the coat fade into darkness along the lower right edge. Man in a Fur-lined Coat is a portrait painted by Rembrandt in 1656.