An older man in a medieval costume is using a treadle lathe to shape a log. He wears a red tunic, light-colored undershirt, a beige cap, and glasses. His feet, in black boots, operate the treadle, which is connected to the lathe with a rope. He holds a tool and shapes the log as it spins. The lathe is made of light-colored wood. There are wood shavings scattered around the machine. The background shows a paved area and a partially visible white tent.