Three people are shown in the image. Two elderly women are in the foreground, depicted from the waist up. One woman is in profile, facing her companion with a gesture. The other woman has her hands clasped in front. Both women have gaunt faces and wear head coverings, one with a bonnet-like headscarf and the other with a fitted cap. They wear modest clothing typical of the 19th century. In the background, a man is seated. He wears a robe and a tall hat, typical of a judge. He is positioned behind a wooden desk or podium. There are other figures in the background wearing tall, cylindrical hats and dark clothing. The setting suggests a courtroom. The text header reads "Les Gens de Justice," translating to "The People of Justice."