A crowded scene unfolds across The Deluge, with figures pressed together on rocky ground, clinging to each other in desperation as water rises around them. At the center left, a group of men, women, and children huddle beneath a barren tree, their bodies twisted in fear and exhaustion, some reaching upward while others embrace or comfort each other. To the right, a cluster of figures gathers on a rocky outcrop, some sheltering under a makeshift tent of dark fabric, while others kneel or sit, their faces marked by anxiety and sorrow.

In the background, a large wooden ark dominates the horizon, its geometric form contrasting with the chaos of the foreground, as smaller boats ferry people and supplies through the swirling water. Every figure is modeled with sculptural precision, their muscles and limbs defined by strong, confident brushwork that captures both tension and movement. In the lower left, a woman sits slumped on the ground, her blue drapery falling away as she cradles a child, while beside her, another figure buries her face in her hands.

On the far right, a man carries an elderly figure on his back toward the shelter, while others help each other climb onto the rocks, their gestures urgent and strained. Details such as the twisted branches of the tree, the rippling water, and the folds of drapery are rendered with meticulous attention, drawing the viewer into the drama of the moment. The composition is tightly packed, with little empty space, amplifying the sense of panic and the struggle for survival as the floodwaters rise.

Above and below the main scene, painted figures recline on the architectural framework, their bodies echoing the forms and poses of those within the narrative panel.