The image is a painting of a group of people gathered around a table in a room. The painting is framed in a wooden frame with an ornate gold border. The background is dark and the figures are dressed in medieval-style clothing.

In the center of the painting, there is a young boy wearing a red robe and a white headscarf, holding a book in his hands. He appears to be reading from it. To his left, there are two men, one wearing a black robe and the other wearing a white robe, both of whom are looking at the boy with interest. To the right, a man with a long white beard and a black hat is sitting on a chair, holding the book and looking at it with a serious expression on his face. Behind him, another man is standing with his hands clasped in front of him, and to his left is a woman with long dark hair and a red dress, also looking at him with a concerned expression.
- There are several other people in the background, some of whom appear to be engaged in conversation with the boy. Some of them are holding books, while others are looking down at him attentively. The overall mood of the image is somber and contemplative.