caption: The image shows a black and white engraving of a man with a bird perched on his shoulder, holding a pen in one hand and a book in the other. The man appears to be looking up at the bird with a contemplative expression, as if he is deep in thought. The bird is perched on the man's shoulder, its wings spread wide and its beak open as if it is about to take flight. The background is blurred, giving the image a dream-like quality.