Jean de Beaugrand

Thomas de Leu after Pierre Dumonstier I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body depiction of a man seated at a desk. He is positioned facing slightly to the left with his arm resting on the desk as he writes with a quill pen. His facial features include a well-groomed mustache and a small pointed beard on his chin. His hair is combed back from his forehead. He is wearing a high-collared shirt with a large, elaborate ruffle known as a ruff, which is buttoned up along the front. The man's coat appears to be fitted and stylishly tailored. In the background, the surface has a crosshatch pattern, adding texture and depth, while above the image is a decorative band with ornamental writing.