This is a black and white engraving depicting a man seated and playing a stringed musical instrument. The man is depicted in a three-quarter view, seated with one leg crossed over the other. He has a beard and appears to be wearing a cap or head covering. He is draped in flowing robes or garments that cover most of his body. His hands are positioned on the instrument, suggesting he is in the act of playing it. The instrument itself has a rounded body and a long neck with strings. The background is plain, and the man is seated on a slightly raised area of ground. The style of the engraving is detailed and intricate, with fine lines used to create shading and texture. There is a number '97' in the upper right corner and text 'Cetera Tedesca' at the bottom of the image. The image is framed by a rectangular border.