A man with a pointed beard and long, wavy hair stands turned slightly to his left, gazing outward with a calm, composed expression. He wears a black cloak with a large, shimmering silver star on his left shoulder, embroidered with a red cross at its center, marking the insignia of the Order of the Garter. A delicate lace collar frames his neck, its intricate pattern rendered in fine, translucent brushwork that contrasts with the deep folds of his dark garment.

His right hand rests lightly on a black hat placed on a table covered with a gold and red patterned cloth, while his left hand holds a pair of gloves. Behind him, a heavy curtain of rich gold fabric, decorated with swirling motifs, falls in broad folds, catching the light and adding warmth to the background. The play of light across the sitter’s face and hands brings out the smoothness of his skin and the subtle pink tones in his cheeks, while the rest of the scene recedes into shadow.

The artist uses soft, blended brushstrokes for the flesh and hair, while sharper, more precise lines define the lace and the star-shaped badge. The composition is carefully balanced, with the figure occupying the right half of the canvas and the curtain filling the left, drawing attention to the subject’s status and presence. A single pearl earring hangs from the man's left ear, catching the light against his hair.

The gold and red patterned tablecloth in the lower left corner features large, stylized floral designs and appears slightly rumpled where his hand rests. The background fades to a muted brown on the right, with no visible objects or architectural features, creating a sense of depth behind the figure. The curtain's swirling motifs include hints of lions and foliage, rendered in a looser, more textured style than the precise details of the clothing.

Subtle highlights along the folds of the man's black cloak suggest the sheen of satin, contrasting with the matte finish of the background. Anthony van Dyck painted this portrait in the 1630s, during the reign of Charles I.