The painting shows a portrait of a young man looking straight at the viewer. Next to him are vivid and colourful roosters depicted in a woven basket. The use of dark and earthy tones is prominent and the detailed brushwork testifies to the artist's skill. The scene appears to be a snapshot from the daily life of a cockerel seller of the 17th century.

Next to the young man, we see several roosters, lively and colourful. They are in a woven basket. The roosters have a red comb and are mainly brown and black in colour. They are looking in different directions, which gives the composition a certain dynamism.

The palette of the painting consists mainly of dark and earthy tones, which may be typical of art from the 17th century. The brushstrokes appear detailed and precise, indicating the artist's skill.

Two documents of attribution:
- Attribution by F. Hannema, July 1970
- Attribution by K.M.H Colnot, July 1981

The painting is in good condition and measures 54 x 35 cm.