At the center of the composition, a group of four nymphs recline on draped fabrics, arranged in a loose semicircle around an infant who is cradled and nursed by one of them. To the upper right, a male figure wearing a winged helmet and holding a caduceus gestures energetically with his right arm raised, his body poised atop a rocky outcrop. Behind Mercury, a large palm tree and a sweep of blue sky provide a dramatic backdrop, while darker foliage and rocks frame the scene at the edges.

The nymphs’ garments are rendered in lively blue and white tones, their skin highlighted with warm pinks and creamy whites that catch the light falling from the upper right. The brushwork is loose and energetic, especially in the drapery and foliage, where swift strokes and thick impasto create a sense of movement and texture. The composition draws the viewer’s gaze in a sweeping arc from Mercury’s raised arm, down through the infant, and across the intertwined bodies of the nymphs.

Details such as the delicate flowers in the nymphs’ hair and the glint of Mercury’s caduceus stand out against the broader, more gestural treatment of the landscape. In the upper left corner, a shadowy male figure sits partially obscured by rocks, his form rendered in deep browns and ochres. A small stream of water cascades down the rocks behind the nymphs, catching the light in thin, white highlights.

The lower left corner is filled with dark green drapery that pools around the nymphs' feet, contrasting with their luminous skin. The sky transitions from a deep turquoise at the top right to a lighter blue near the horizon, with swirling cloud forms painted in loose, expressive strokes. Light falls most strongly on the central nymph's chest and face, creating a sharp contrast with the shaded areas beneath her arms and in the folds of her skirt.

Fine, curving lines define the contours of the nymphs' limbs and the edges of their garments, while broader, textured strokes describe the rocky outcrop and foliage.