A man in ecclesiastical dress stands against a dark, subdued background, his right arm resting on a ledge while his left hand hangs at his side. He wears a black academic cap and a white rochet with voluminous sleeves, over which a black chimere falls in deep folds. His face, framed by a neatly trimmed grey beard and moustache, is turned slightly toward the viewer, and his expression is composed and alert, with a hint of reserve in his steady gaze.

Soft light falls from the left, illuminating the sitter’s face and hands, while the rest of the figure recedes into shadow, creating a striking contrast between the pale garments and the dark background. The flesh tones are rendered with smooth, delicate brushwork, while the white fabric of the sleeves and rochet is painted with broad, fluid strokes that capture the sheen and weight of the material. The background is loosely painted in warm brown tones, with indistinct forms suggesting drapery or architectural elements, but nothing distracts from the commanding presence of the sitter.

Every detail, from the careful rendering of the sitter’s hands to the subtle play of light across his face, demonstrates the artist’s mastery of portraiture. A faint reddish drapery with soft folds is visible in the upper right portion of the background, partially blending into the dark tones. The sitter’s right hand, resting on the ledge, is delicately modeled with visible knuckles and slightly splayed fingers.

The ledge itself is painted in muted brown, with subtle highlights suggesting a wooden surface. The left edge of the painting is dominated by the sitter’s voluminous sleeve, which catches the light and shows crisp, angular creases. The background transitions from a lighter brown near the upper left to a deeper, almost black shade at the lower edges, enhancing the sense of depth around the figure.