The image shows a pile of old books and papers on a wooden table. The books are stacked on top of each other and appear to be old and worn. There are several pages of paper scattered around the table, some of which are open and some are closed. On the right side of the image, there is a roll of rolled up paper and a small candle holder. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a room with a window and some cardboard boxes. The overall mood of the scene is cluttered and disorganized.