The image is a black and white illustration of a group of people gathered around a table in a room with red walls. The people appear to be engaged in a conversation, with some standing and some sitting on the ground. The table is covered with a white cloth and there are various objects scattered around it.

In the center of the image, there is a man standing on top of the table, holding a book or a piece of paper. He is wearing a long coat and a hat, and appears to be reading from it. To his left, there are several people standing, some of them are looking at the man with interest, while others are looking down at him attentively. On the right side of the frame, there seems to be a pile of books or papers, and a few people are sitting on a bench or a table. The overall mood of the illustration is one of concentration and focus.