A man stands in three-quarter view, his left hand resting on a red-draped table while his right hand is clenched at his waist. He wears a dark, elaborately decorated doublet adorned with a gold sash that curves diagonally across his chest, and a black cape draped over his left shoulder. His face is framed by a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, and his hair is parted to the side, falling just above his collar.

The sitter’s gaze is direct and steady, his expression serious, with a slight flush of color on his cheeks. A stiff white collar juts outward beneath his chin, catching the light and contrasting with the deep blacks and subtle greens of his clothing. The background is a muted, unadorned expanse of brownish-grey, which sets off the figure’s presence and the rich textures of his garments.

The red table covering is painted with soft, broad brushstrokes, and its folds and shadows suggest a heavy, velvety fabric. Light falls from the left, illuminating the sitter’s face and hands, while the rest of his body recedes into shadow, emphasizing the volume and structure of his form. His legs are positioned with one foot slightly forward, and the shadow cast on the floor anchors him firmly in space.

The composition is vertical and commanding, with the figure dominating the canvas and the table forming a diagonal counterpoint at the lower left. The paint surface is smooth in the face and hands, while the clothing and background show broader, more textured handling.