A group of nude and semi-draped figures swirl upward through clouds in a dynamic spiral, their bodies illuminated by a warm, golden light that glows from the upper right. At the center, a young woman stands out as the focal point, her body turned in profile as she is gently guided upward by surrounding figures. She is encircled by several other women and winged putti, who reach out to her with outstretched arms and gestures of support.

The composition is crowded with movement: limbs overlap, and the swirling clouds and drapery create a sense of ascent and celebration. The figures' skin is rendered with soft, blended brushstrokes, while the clouds and background are painted with looser, more energetic marks, giving the scene a sense of immediacy and drama. Hints of blue and green in the lower half suggest the transition from earth to the heavens, while the upper background glows with ochre and gold.

Small details, such as the delicate flowers held by one of the putti and the subtle highlights on the figures' shoulders and arms, reveal the artist's careful attention to light and texture. Near the upper right edge, a bearded male figure reclines on swirling clouds, his arm outstretched and draped in a reddish garment. To the right of this figure, another adult with pale skin reclines, partly covered by blue and white drapery, and a golden wheel is visible behind their head.

At the lower center, a putto with orange wings tumbles downward, its body foreshortened and legs splayed outward. The lower left corner is filled with deep green and brown brushstrokes, contrasting with the lighter clouds above. A cluster of three women at the left edge are closely grouped, their backs turned, with one reaching upward and another holding a small bouquet of flowers.

The lower right edge features a mass of swirling, reddish drapery, painted with rapid, curving lines that echo the movement of the clouds. Light falls most strongly on the central figures and the upper right, leaving the lower corners in shadow and emphasizing the spiral ascent through the composition. Psyche taken up into Olympus was created by Peter Paul Rubens in 1621.