The scene depicts the iconic mythological birth of Venus, with the goddess standing gracefully atop a large, scalloped seashell. Her long, flowing red hair cascades down her back, and she holds one hand over her chest while the other gently covers her hair. Her pale, luminous skin contrasts with the deep blues and greens of the surrounding sea.
To the left of Venus, two winged figures, representing the winds, are caught in a swirling embrace, hovering above the water while blowing a gentle breeze adorned with floating pink rose petals. To the right, a draped, standing woman reaches out toward Venus, holding a patterned, flower-embroidered cloak intended to cover the goddess. The composition is set against a coastal backdrop, with a shallow shoreline and distant, rolling hills visible under a calm, expansive sky.
The painting style is characteristic of the Italian Renaissance, emphasizing graceful, elongated figures and a dreamlike, idealized atmosphere. The colour palette is dominated by cool, watery blues and turquoise, balanced by the warm skin tones of the figures and the earthy pinks and whites of the drapery. Soft light illuminates the central figure of Venus, highlighting her form and making her the unmistakable focal point of this classic masterpiece.