The scene depicts the famous "The Lady and the Unicorn" tapestry, specifically the "À mon seul désir" panel. A noblewoman stands at the center, holding a necklace while placing it into an open jewelry box held by her attendant. Behind them stands an ornate blue tent featuring a gold inscription that reads "MON SEVL DESIR." A majestic lion stands to the left of the tent holding a flagpole, while a white unicorn stands to the right, also supporting a banner. Both animals are shown in profile, facing inward toward the woman.
The figures are set on a small, oval-shaped island of dark blue, lush grass that is densely populated with a "millefleur" pattern of tiny, colorful wildflowers and various animals, including rabbits, a monkey, a goat, and a small dog. The backdrop is a vibrant, solid red field covered in delicate, stylized sprigs of flowers, leaves, and small birds, creating a highly decorative and patterned visual field. Two tall trees frame the scene on either side, their branches laden with fruit.
The artwork is rendered in the characteristic style of a 15th-century French-Flemish medieval tapestry. The aesthetic is flat and decorative, prioritizing symbolic detail and elaborate textile patterns over realistic depth or perspective. The color palette is rich, dominated by the deep, warm red of the background, contrasted against the deep blue of the tent and the grassy hill, with muted gold and cream tones used for the figures and banners.