Christ's pale, elongated form is set diagonally across the foreground, his head resting on the shoulder of a man in a vivid red robe, while his feet are supported by a woman in a shimmering green dress. The Virgin Mary, draped in dark blue, stands just behind the body, her face lifted and hands clasped in grief, her expression marked by sorrow and resignation. The background is dominated by a rocky outcrop and a dark, overhanging tree, which frames the upper part of the scene and intensifies the sense of enclosure and solemnity.

Light falls dramatically from the left, illuminating Christ’s body and the faces of the mourners, while deep shadows envelop the surrounding figures and landscape. The color scheme contrasts the luminous flesh tones and white shroud with the saturated reds, blues, and greens of the figures’ garments, heightening the emotional intensity. Brushwork is vigorous and expressive, especially in the folds of drapery and the textured surfaces of the stone and tree, conveying a sense of immediacy and movement.

A bearded man in a white turban and red cloak bends over Christ’s torso, his hands gently supporting the shroud. Behind the main group, a woman in a brown dress and white sleeves carries a large clay vessel on her shoulder, her face turned away. Another woman stands beside her, holding a basket in her right hand and gazing downward at the scene below.

The upper left and right corners of the painting are enveloped in deep shadow, with only a few brown rocks and foliage faintly visible. The light catches the folds and sheen of the green dress in the lower right, creating a striking contrast against the surrounding darkness. Loose, energetic brushstrokes define the tree branches and leaves above the figures, giving the foliage a sense of movement.

Fine lines and subtle gradations of color appear in the rendering of the stone tomb, especially along its front edge and shadowed side.