The postcard depicts a scene of traditional corporal punishment once practiced in the Caucasus.
At the center of the image is a man being struck on the soles of his feet with a whip — an old form of corporal punishment known in various regions of the East.
Such punishments were used to maintain public order and enforce judicial decisions in the absence of centralized systems of justice.
Around him stand men in traditional clothing, observing the event.
Their postures and facial expressions convey the seriousness of the moment and the strictness of custom.
The garments and headwear of the participants are characteristic of the mountain peoples of the Caucasus.
The architectural arches in the background indicate that the scene takes place in a courtyard or caravanserai — a typical public space where locals gathered for discussions, trade, and ceremonial practices