The image is a black and white photograph of a large room with a checkered floor. The room has a high ceiling with a skylight, allowing natural light to enter. The walls are covered in dark marble, and there are several columns on either side of the room. On the left side, there is a statue of a woman sitting on a pedestal, holding a book and looking off into the distance. In the center, there are three statues of women standing on pedestals. The statues appear to be of ancient Greek or Roman figures. The overall mood of the image is somber and contemplative.