A man with a thick beard and greying hair turns slightly to his left, his gaze directed into the distance beyond the edge of the canvas. His face is rendered with delicate, textured brushstrokes that capture the ruddy tones of his cheeks and the subtle shadows beneath his eyes. The sitter wears a white, softly folded collar that stands out against a dark blue garment, over which a heavy brown fur cloak is draped across his shoulders.

A gold medallion hangs from a blue ribbon around his neck, resting just below the collar and catching a glint of light. The background is a deep, muted brown, with no visible objects or architectural elements, focusing all attention on the figure's thoughtful expression and presence. Light falls from the left, illuminating the sitter’s forehead, nose, and the folds of his collar, while the right side of his face and cloak recede into shadow.

The artist uses loose, visible brushwork in the fur and hair, contrasting with the more precise modelling of the face and collar. The composition is tightly cropped, with the head and shoulders filling most of the frame and the sitter’s head placed just off-centre to the left. Small details, such as the glint in the sitter’s eye and the soft blending of flesh tones, reveal the artist’s close attention to the play of light and texture.

No secondary figures or objects are present in the composition, and the sitter is depicted alone against the plain backdrop. The upper left and lower right corners of the painting show subtle variations in the brown background, with faint brushwork visible near the edges. Light catches the tips of the man's tousled hair, creating a soft halo effect along the upper left side of his head.

The fur cloak displays a range of warm brown and ochre tones, with broad, fluid brushstrokes suggesting its texture and depth. A thin, dark outline subtly defines the edge of the white collar where it meets the background, emphasizing the crispness of the fabric.