This iconic post-impressionist painting depicts a nocturnal landscape dominated by a dramatic, swirling sky. A large, radiant yellow crescent moon glows in the upper right corner, while brilliant orbs of yellow stars surrounded by concentric rings of light are scattered across a deep blue and indigo firmament. The sky is rendered with thick, rhythmic brushstrokes that create a sense of turbulent movement and energy.
In the foreground on the left stands a tall, dark, flame-like cypress tree that reaches upward toward the clouds, acting as a vertical anchor to the composition. Below the expansive sky lies a quiet village nestled in the rolling, dark blue hills. A small church spire rises prominently above the low-slung, shadowed buildings, which are interspersed with trees and hints of glowing light from windows.
The colour palette is heavily saturated with variations of blue, ranging from pale cerulean to deep navy, contrasted sharply by the vibrant yellow of the stars and moon. The style is quintessentially expressive, utilizing heavy impasto techniques where the texture of the paint itself contributes to the dynamic, dreamlike atmosphere of the night scene.