A radiant figure of Mary rises above a crowd, her arms gently outstretched and her gaze lifted upwards, surrounded by swirling clouds and a host of cherubs. Clusters of cherubs and angels gather around her, their plump bodies and rosy cheeks animated by lively gestures as they support and guide her ascent. The upper part of the composition is filled with billowing clouds and golden light, while the lower half is anchored by a group of figures who look up in awe and wonder. These figures, gathered at the foot of the scene, include men and women in varied poses: some kneel or reach upwards, others turn to speak to one another, and a few clasp their hands in gestures of amazement or devotion.

The crowd is painted in rich earth tones, with robes of green, red, ochre, and blue, their faces and hands modeled with strong contrasts of light and shadow. In the foreground, a muscular man in dark green bends forward, his body tense and his brow furrowed, while beside him a woman in a white and green dress sits with her head turned, holding a spray of flowers. The composition draws the viewer’s attention upwards through the diagonal arrangement of figures and clouds, creating a dynamic sense of elevation and spiritual drama. The brushwork is energetic and fluid, especially in the rendering of drapery and clouds, where loose, sweeping strokes suggest movement and atmosphere.

The sky shifts from deep blue at the horizon to a glowing gold at the top, emphasizing the heavenly realm into which Mary ascends. Details such as the delicate hands of the cherubs, the expressive faces of the onlookers, and the subtle variations in skin tones reveal the artist’s attention to both emotion and naturalism.