The image is a painting of a group of five men in a room. The painting is done in a realistic style with loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The men are dressed in period clothing, with some wearing hats and others wearing coats and hats.

In the center of the painting, there is a man sitting at a table with a red tablecloth and a black tablecloth. He is holding a book in his hands and appears to be engrossed in reading. To his left, there are two men standing, one of them is wearing a long coat and the other is holding an umbrella. To the right, another man is standing with his back to the camera, wearing a hat and holding a cane. He has a serious expression on his face and is looking off to the side.
- The background is a dark grey wall with a window on the left side. The floor is made of wood and the overall mood of the image is somber and contemplative.