Panel painting depicting scholar in library, in gilt frame

The painting depicts a scholar intent on reading in a Renaissance studiolo, surrounded by scientific objects and books. The scene is painted on panel with dull colors and earthy tones, while the man wears a headdress and clothing typical of the late 15th or early 16th century. The composition is uncluttered, with controlled use of perspective and some attention to the detail of objects in the background. The work is framed in a leaf-gilded wooden frame with a simple, molded profile. The small format and choice of subject suggest a work intended for a domestic or studio setting, probably inspired by Flemish or German models.