This is a vintage-style woodcut illustration depicting an astronomer studying the stars. The astronomer, a man with a long beard and wearing a cap and long robe, is seated and pointing upwards with one hand, seemingly observing the night sky. Above him are numerous stars scattered across the background. To the left of the astronomer is a table or desk. On it sits a large telescope, a globe, and an open book with a celestial diagram. A small, ornate stand holds a spherical object. In the upper right corner, a square frame contains a crescent moon. The background features a simple landscape with rolling hills and stylized plants. The style is reminiscent of early scientific illustrations, with a focus on line work and a limited tonal range.