The image shows two men, both depicted from the waist up. The man on the left is seated, facing slightly right, with short, light-colored hair and dressed in a dark robe or traditional garment. The man on the right is standing with distinct facial features characterized by prominent cheekbones and a narrow face. He is wearing a dark, round cap and a robe, with a long braid hanging down his back. The man on the left appears to be holding a pipe with a long stem between his lips. In front of them, on a wooden counter, is an open book with visible text and additional pages underneath it. The background consists of a wooden panel or wall, suggesting an indoor setting with a subdued, sepia-toned atmosphere.