A crowned Virgin Mary stands at the center, her arms outstretched to either side, sheltering a group of kneeling monks beneath her blue mantle. She wears a flowing rose-colored robe tied at the waist, with a blue mantle lined in gold, and her serene face is framed by dark hair. Above her head, a white dove hovers in a burst of golden light, set against swirling ochre clouds that fill the upper half of the composition.

Two winged angels, one on each side, hold the edges of the Virgin’s mantle aloft, their bodies angled inward and their faces gentle and attentive. Beneath the mantle, monks in white habits kneel in two groups, one to the left and one to the right, their faces turned upward in devotion and awe. The figures are arranged symmetrically, creating a harmonious balance around the central figure of Mary.

The lower edge of the painting is scattered with delicate white and pink flowers, adding detail and grounding the scene. Light falls softly from above, illuminating the Virgin’s face and crown, while the monks remain in deeper shadow, emphasizing the protective gesture of her mantle. The background is dominated by swirling golden clouds that fade into a darker brownish tone near the top edges of the painting.

Each angel supporting the mantle has reddish-brown hair and small, feathered wings, with their bodies partially draped in cloth. The monks’ white habits are rendered with deep shadows and crisp folds, especially along their arms and knees, emphasizing the volume of the fabric. At the lower left and right corners, the monks’ robes pool on the ground, forming soft, angular shapes against the dark background.

Light highlights the Virgin’s outstretched hands and the upper edges of the monks’ heads, while the area beneath the mantle is cast in deep shadow, creating a strong contrast. The composition draws the viewer’s attention to the Virgin’s open arms, which form a protective arc over the monks, reinforcing the theme of shelter and intercession.