The picture shows Franz Kafka, an important writer of the 20th

The picture shows Franz Kafka, an important writer of the 20th. Century, in a stylized black and white portrait. He's wearing a suit, and his serious expression underlines his introspective nature. In the background you can see some symbolic elements from his most famous works such as “The Metamorphosis” and “The Castle”. A beetle (Gregor Samsa) crawling on an old book, which is next to a winding, labyrinthine castle structure. gloomy, surreal shadows dominate the scene, to convey the eerie atmosphere of Kafka's stories. A desk with an inkwell and a quill emphasizes Kafka's role as a writer. At the top center of the picture could be the name "Franz Kafka" appear in a classic font.