Even within that idiom, it sucks. His face is clearly-expressed through one dark blob - but it's not a good face, or even a good expression. His jacket was opened for contrast... when it was already lined down the middle, for contrast. The line no longer conveys a barrel-chested manly man.

His hand gripping the pommel like a cane is a sign this was either nitpicked to death or done badly on purpose as a cry for help.