The image depicts two men sitting closely together, with much of their upper bodies visible. Both men are slightly leaning forward and appear to be engaged in reading a book that the man on the left is holding open in his hands. The man on the left has a short haircut and facial features that include small eyes and a slightly prominent nose. His companion on the right also has a similar haircut, with hair combed back, and he is turning slightly towards the book, with his face partially obscured as he focuses on the text. Both men are wearing plain clothing with collars. In the foreground, there is an open book, and behind them sits a shelf with a few vessels or jars. The background features a shaded, textured wall.