The central focus of this artwork is an expressive, swirling night sky rendered in thick, post-impressionist brushstrokes. A glowing, crescent-shaped moon sits prominently in the upper right corner, casting a brilliant yellow light, while several smaller, radiating orbs represent distant stars across a turbulent, deep-blue firmament.
In the foreground, a dark, flame-like cypress tree rises vertically from the left, grounding the composition with its stark, near-black silhouette. Below the celestial activity, a small, quiet village rests nestled against rolling, darkened hills. A slender church steeple rises above the cluster of humble houses, which are illuminated by tiny, warm yellow lights that echo the stars above.
The colour palette is dominated by intense shades of indigo, cobalt, and ultramarine, contrasted sharply against vibrant ochre and lemon-yellow highlights. The scene is defined by rhythmic, curved brushwork that gives the sky a sense of constant, flowing motion. This iconic painting utilizes thick impasto techniques to create a textured, dreamlike atmosphere that bridges the gap between reality and the artist's internal, emotional landscape.