This is a black and white engraving depicting a portrait of a man named Jean Victor de Besenval, Baron de Brunstadt. He is shown from the chest up, facing slightly to the right. He is wearing a powdered wig, a formal coat with many buttons, and a lace cravat. The portrait is set within an oval frame, and the entire image is surrounded by ornate decorations, including scrolls, floral ornaments, and a coat of arms with a crown and banner. Below the portrait is a lengthy inscription in French detailing his life and titles. The style is typical of 18th-century portrait engravings, with fine lines and detailed shading. The image is signed by the artist, Bertaux del., and the engraver, Voyez sc.