A stern-faced man sits at the center of the composition, his body turned slightly to the viewer’s right while his gaze meets the viewer directly. He wears a vivid red cap and a voluminous robe of rich crimson, its folds rendered with loose, confident brushstrokes that catch the light and reveal the sheen of the fabric. The sitter’s white linen vestments, painted with textured strokes, spill over the arms of the gilded chair, their crispness contrasting with the deep red drapery that fills the background.

The chair itself is ornate, with golden finials shaped like flowers or foliage crowning its corners, and its structure frames the sitter’s imposing figure. The background is a mass of dark red curtains, painted with loose, sweeping lines that echo the folds of the robe and intensify the sense of enclosure around the figure. Light falls from the left, illuminating the sitter’s face and hands, and accentuating the textures of skin, fabric, and wood.

Subtle variations in the reds—from the cool shadows of the curtain to the warm highlights on the robe—demonstrate the artist’s mastery of color and tone. The subject is depicted with remarkable realism, his features marked by age and intelligence, his expression both wary and commanding. The lower left corner of the painting shows the gold frame of the chair partially obscured by the sitter’s voluminous white garment, with a small area of exposed wood visible beneath the left arm.

The upper right edge of the canvas reveals a subtle transition from the deep red curtain to a slightly darker, almost brownish-red shadow, enhancing the sense of depth behind the chair. The sitter’s left sleeve, near the wrist, is edged with delicate lace that catches the light and contrasts with the heavier textures of the robe and chair. The gold finials on the chair are painted with thick, textured brushstrokes, giving them a three-dimensional, almost sculptural appearance against the flatness of the drapery.

The light source highlights the sitter’s left cheek and the top of his right hand, while casting a soft shadow under his chin and along the folds of his robe.