A young woman sits serenely in front of three arched windows, her head gently inclined toward the infant on her lap. She wears a blue robe with a red sleeve and a golden-yellow drapery gathered in her lap, the folds painted with careful attention to the play of light and shadow. Her hair is parted in the center and braided in a delicate plait that circles her head, with soft curls falling over her shoulders.

The child, seated on a cushion at her side, reaches up with both hands toward a red carnation held between her fingers. His chubby arms and legs are rendered with a sense of weight and movement, as one foot presses into the folds of the cushion. The woman’s gaze is lowered, her expression calm and contemplative as she watches the child’s gesture.

Behind them, the three arched windows open onto a distant landscape of blue mountains, rolling hills, and a pale sky, painted with soft atmospheric perspective. The columns between the windows are dark, framing the figures and emphasizing the depth of the space. The light falls from the left, illuminating the faces and hands of the figures, and catching the folds of the drapery, while the background remains in gentle shadow.

The colours are rich yet soft, with the blue of the robe, the red of the sleeve, and the golden tones of the drapery creating a harmonious balance. Fine brushwork is visible in the textures of the hair, the softness of the skin, and the delicate petals of the carnation. The composition is carefully arranged, with the figures placed centrally and the architectural setting providing a sense of order and stability.

The carnation, held delicately between the woman's fingers, draws attention to the interaction between mother and child. Madonna of the Carnation is made by Leonardo da Vinci, as stated in the catalogue.