18th-century writer composing letters

An elderly man dressed in 18th-century clothing, including a white powdered wig and black robe, is seated at a large wooden desk in a richly paneled study. He is writing on parchment with a quill pen, surrounded by stacks of old books, handwritten letters tied with ribbon, an ink pot, a sealing wax stamp, and lit candles providing warm light. The study features wooden shelves filled with books and a fireplace, while a window offers a view of a historical street scene outside. The scene evokes a sense of an earlier era focused on scholarly or legal work.