Portret van Jacob de Witt (1589-1674)

Three-quarter length portrait of a man seated or posed against a dark background. The subject is looking directly at the viewer. The composition is dominated by deep shadows and rich, dark tones, with the subject's face and collar providing the main points of light. The figure is positioned over a draped, reddish-brown surface.

The painting utilizes strong chiaroscuro, characteristic of 17th-century Dutch portraiture. The brushwork appears relatively smooth, especially on the skin, contrasting with the heavier, darker application of paint in the background and clothing.