A man sits in three-quarter view, his body turned slightly to the right while his gaze meets the viewer directly. He wears a dark, broad-brimmed hat that casts a shadow over his forehead, and his face is marked by age, with deep lines and a thin, grey beard. His right hand, prominent in the foreground, grips a wooden cane that extends upward, its rough surface catching the light.

The man’s left hand rests quietly in his lap, partially concealed by the folds of a heavy brown cloak draped over his shoulders. A gold chain lies across his chest, glinting against the pale, softly painted fabric of his shirt, which is visible beneath the open cloak. The background is subdued and undefined, painted in warm, earthy tones that echo the colours of the man’s clothing, and the light falls from the left, illuminating his face and hands while leaving much of the rest in shadow.

The brushwork is loose and expressive, especially in the rendering of the cloak and background, where broad, textured strokes suggest depth and movement. In contrast, the face and hands are painted with more careful attention, their forms built up with subtle layers of colour and fine touches that capture the sitter’s age and character. Small details, such as the glint of an earring in his left ear and the delicate gold chain, add richness to the otherwise restrained composition.

The composition is tightly focused on the figure, who fills most of the canvas, creating a sense of intimacy and immediacy. The title Portrait of a man with cane identifies the subject as a man holding a cane, and the work is attributed to Rembrandt in 1655.