A lord watching his body expression while waiting for his subjects to come and kiss his feet? That might sound weird but this guy has a "superior" expression, and he looks to have time to be there. A clever use of the door, that mis-used could have been an obstacle, but here becomes a perfect filter!
It's like a frozen dance step. I love the way the black frame pulls attention to the face, yet the leg breaks out of the frame and eventually insists that he's more than just his thoughts.