The image is a close-up view of a cracked, old book and a magnifying glass placed on top of a world map. The style of the image is reminiscent of historical reproductions by artist Maria Sibylla Merian, featuring intricate cut-outs of irregular shapes with an Afro-Colombian theme. The technical qualities of the image include the use of a Wollensak 127mm f4.7 Ektar lens and ultra-high-definition resolution.