This is a black and white engraving depicting a half-portrait of a man, dramatically split down the middle. One side of his face is a youthful, living portrait, while the other is a stark, detailed skull. The living side shows a man with long, wavy hair, a neatly trimmed mustache and beard, and a high-collared garment. His expression is somewhat somber. The skull side is a realistic depiction of a human skull, complete with teeth and eye sockets. The portrait is framed within an oval, and around the oval is a Latin inscription that reads “Bono Consuetudine Fragili.” Below the portrait is a longer inscription in French and Latin. The image is a classic example of a 'memento mori' – a reminder of the inevitability of death. The contrast between life and death is striking and serves as a powerful visual metaphor.