The painting is a portrait of a young man with dark hair and blue eyes. He is wearing a white shirt and a brown vest. He is sitting at a desk, with books and papers in front of him. The background is dark and shadowy. The man's expression is serious and thoughtful. He seems to be lost in thought, contemplating something important. The painting is done in a realistic style, and the artist has paid close attention to detail. The man's face is finely rendered, and the folds of his clothing are depicted with care. The painting is a good example of portraiture, and it captures the man's likeness well.