The painting is a portrait of a clown. He is sitting in a chair, with his hands resting on his lap. He is wearing a black suit with a white ruff collar. His face is white with a red nose and black lips. He has red hair and a bald spot on the top of his head. His eyes are dark and empty. The painting is done in a realistic style, and the clown is depicted in great detail. The background is dark and murky, which adds to the sense of unease that the painting creates.