A large sailing ship is seen sailing on a body of water, viewed through a cave opening. The ship is centrally located in the mid-ground and is a dark gray/blue color with white sails. The sea is a varying shade of blue, from deep to light, and waves are visible crashing against rocks at the bottom edge of the image. The rocks are a mix of light and dark browns, grays, and beige tones. The sky is a mix of light blue and white clouds, with birds in flight throughout the scene. The lighting suggests a sunrise or sunset, with warm tones in the sky. The cave opening fills the upper left and right thirds of the image, with the rocks of the cave in different shades of gray and brown. The overall style is realistic, with a strong sense of depth and atmosphere, evocative of a serene maritime scene. The composition is framed by the cave opening, focusing the viewer's eye on the sailing ship and the surrounding environment. The perspective is from inside the cave, looking outwards. The colors are rich and vibrant, with an emphasis on blues, grays, and browns.