This iconic post-impressionist artwork depicts a dramatic, turbulent night sky filled with swirling patterns of deep blue, lighter cerulean, and bright yellow. A vibrant, glowing crescent moon dominates the upper right corner, while radiating stars and circular nebulous forms are scattered across the expansive heavens, creating a sense of restless, rhythmic movement that consumes the majority of the composition.
Below the energetic sky, a peaceful village rests at the base of rolling, dark blue mountains. The buildings, including a prominent church with a slender, needle-like spire, are painted in muted, dark tones that contrast with the luminosity above. A tall, dark, flame-like cypress tree rises vertically along the left edge, framing the scene and acting as a stark, near-black anchor against the swirling celestial backdrop.
The style is defined by heavy, visible impasto brushstrokes, which give the entire image a textured, tactile quality. The interplay between the dark, earthy landscape and the explosive light of the stars conveys a moody, dreamlike atmosphere. The artist’s signature style emphasizes emotional expression through color and movement, transforming a simple nocturnal scene into a powerful and rhythmic vision of the night.