Cornelis Mayer

Bernard Vaillant

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated at a desk. His face is facing forward with elongated facial features, a prominent nose, and a slight smile. He has long, wavy hair reaching past his shoulders. The man is dressed in a voluminous coat with large cuffs and a white neckband with an elaborate collar. He holds a pen in his right hand over a piece of paper on the desk, with his left hand resting on the desk. On the desk, there are various items including a balance scale, an inkwell, and a small pile of books to his left. The background features a tightly draped curtain and a shelf with glass bottles and books behind him.