Positioned in a doorway, a man appears with his hands clasped in prayer, possibly a member of the Augustinian Order. This religious group, founded in the 13th century, lived a monastic life of poverty and devotion, and members wore distinctive black cowls over white tunics. The painting is likely part of a diptych or triptych, with the object of his prayer, possibly the Virgin and Child, placed on his left. The background combines elements of reality and imagination, placing Bruges' church towers amidst a tranquil rural landscape, far from the urban setting.