The painting depicts a figure hunched over a sheet of paper, writing with a quill. The face is partially obscured by a cap and shadow, giving the character a sense of anonymity and universality — it could be anyone. From the writer’s hand flows a dark line that pierces through the paper and transforms into roots or cracks, splitting the ground below. The background is filled with swirling black forms, evoking thoughts, fears, or words struggling to break free.