A richly painted garland of flowers frames an oval scene at the center of the composition. Within this central medallion, the Virgin Mary sits in a three-quarter pose, cradling the Christ Child on her lap. Mary wears a deep red dress with a blue mantle draped over her shoulder, her head gently inclined toward the child.

The Christ Child, depicted with golden curls, leans into his mother, one arm wrapped around her neck and the other reaching for her chest. An angel hovers just behind Mary, holding a delicate floral crown above her head. The angel's gaze is intent and tender, its body rendered in soft, luminous flesh tones that echo the child's complexion.

Surrounding the central figures, the garland bursts with a profusion of flowers, including roses, lilies, tulips, and other blossoms, each meticulously rendered with vibrant color and fine detail. The flowers twist and overlap, creating a dense and lively border that contrasts with the dark background. The brushwork throughout the garland is lively and varied, with delicate highlights on petals and leaves suggesting the play of light across their surfaces.

The composition draws the viewer’s attention to the intimate exchange between mother and child, while the surrounding floral wreath adds a sense of celebration and reverence. The painting is attributed to Peter Paul Rubens and Jan Brueghel the Elder, with the Louvre’s record noting that the garland of flowers is the work of Brueghel, also known as Bruegel de Velours. Completed in 1617, the work brings together the talents of both artists, combining Rubens’s figures with Brueghel’s intricate floral arrangements.