The image is a photograph of a stone plaque in a museum. The plaque is rectangular in shape and is made of a dark grey stone with a textured surface. The text on the plaque reads "PREFACE" in white capital letters. Below the text, there is a list of names and dates written in smaller black letters. The background of the plaque is a light grey color, and there are two wooden benches on either side of the text. The benches appear to be made of wood and have a curved design. The image is taken from a low angle, looking up at the plaque.