The cozy interior of an old house, with plank walls decorated with carvings. In the center of the room, on a simple wooden chair with a high back, sits a sage. He has a long gray beard that falls to his chest, a wrinkled but calm face, and modest clothes made of coarse gray linen. In one hand he holds a book, and with the other he leans on the armrest. In front of him stands a nobleman, proudly straightened, dressed in luxurious clothes with gold embroidery, with expensive rings on his fingers. His expression is a mixture of pride and curiosity. The light from the window emphasizes the contrast between the modesty of the sage and the wealth of the nobleman, creating an atmosphere of deep conversation.