This classical Renaissance painting centers on the figure of Venus, a pale, slender woman with long, flowing golden hair, standing gracefully within a giant, open scallop shell. She occupies the middle of the composition, her body slightly angled as she modestly covers herself. To her left, two winged, intertwined figures drift through the air, casting blossoms around the scene. To her right, a draped figure reaches out with a patterned, rose-coloured cloak, seemingly prepared to clothe Venus as she arrives at the shore.
The setting is a calm, turquoise sea that stretches toward a distant, low horizon line. The land on the right edge is dark, featuring silhouettes of trees that provide a strong vertical anchor to the composition. The sky above is a clear, bright blue, contrasting with the lush green foliage and the soft, fleshy tones of the figures.
The artwork is rendered in the distinct style of tempera on canvas, characterized by smooth, delicate brushwork and clear outlines. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the ethereal and idealized quality of the subjects. Roses and small, delicate flowers float through the air, adding a sense of movement and poetic grace to the mythological scene.