Archduke Albert of Austria sits in a carved wooden chair, his right hand resting on the arm and his left holding a glove, as he gazes directly outward with a composed, slightly reserved expression. He wears a black doublet adorned with gold buttons and an elaborate gold chain, from which hangs the insignia of the Golden Fleece, and his high, stiff lace ruff frames his face. The archduke’s hair is neatly parted and his pointed beard and mustache are carefully groomed, emphasizing his aristocratic bearing.

A deep red curtain drapes behind him, its folds painted with visible, sweeping brushstrokes that contrast with the smooth rendering of his face and hands. To his left, a stone balustrade runs across the foreground, its shadowed surface punctuated by blooming pink and white roses that climb up from below. Beyond the balustrade, the scene opens onto a broad river or moat, its calm waters reflecting the pale blue sky and the distant, tree-lined bank.

Small boats and birds animate the water and sky, adding a sense of life and movement to the tranquil landscape. The composition divides the canvas between the richly detailed figure and the expansive, luminous view, creating a sense of both intimacy and grandeur. The palette alternates between the dark, somber tones of the archduke’s attire and the soft greens, blues, and pinks of the landscape and flowers.

Fine, precise brushwork describes the textures of lace, velvet, and metal, while broader, looser strokes evoke the softness of the sky and the folds of the curtain.