Depicted in the foreground is a table, a spool of some sort and a book with metal closures. Middle ground is a scholar with a robe, fur collar, sleeves to the elbow, long sleeve coat under is black with white shirt sleeves showing. His right hand rests on the book, right hand holds a roll of paper, dark hair just below ears, black tamp on head, slight smile, he is looking to his right,behind him are more books, a metal dish of sorts with lid. Two eye hooks on each side for hanging picture.