Macbeth is in the great hall of Dunsinane Castle. The room is dimly lit by the flickering light of torches. Macbeth's throne dominates the scene, surrounded by heavy, dark draperies that stifle any sense of grandeur.

Macbeth sits on the throne, looking preoccupied, his elbows resting on his knees, his hands clasped in front of his face. His distant gaze betrays a tormented mind, as he watches a young lady-in-waiting of his wife enter the throne room.