Johannes Been

Jonas Suyderhoff after Hendrik Cornelisz van Vliet

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an elderly man seated in an ornate high-backed wooden chair. He has a long white beard and mustache, with visible wrinkles. His hair, concealed under a cap, reaches below his ears. He wears a dark robe with a white collar, adorned with tassels or braid patterns on the arms. On a nearby table, there are books, spectacles, and a crucifix. The wall behind him features a shield emblem with a floral design and a banner that reads "Vita Nihil." The setting suggests a scholarly atmosphere with religious iconography.