The central figure is a serene woman dressed in an elegant white classical gown with dark drapery and a decorative headpiece, holding a small lyre. She stands upon a stone staircase that leads into a grand, classical hall flanked by tall pillars. Her outstretched hand and poised posture give the scene an ethereal, goddess-like quality, as she remains undisturbed by the wild animals surrounding her.
She is encircled by a majestic group of animals, including several lions lounging on the steps and a alert wolf near the foreground. A large tiger hide is spread out beneath her feet, and the stone stairs are scattered with vibrant, fallen red rose petals that extend toward the foreground. The composition is reminiscent of a romanticized classical oil painting, with deep shadows and soft, dramatic lighting that highlights the textures of the animals' fur and the folds of the woman's fabric.
The colour palette is dominated by warm, earthy tones of tan, brown, and ochre, contrasted by the sharp, intense red of the roses and the woman's pristine white garment. The architecture suggests a Roman or Greek setting, featuring smooth stone floors with intricate patterns and high-ceilinged marble walls that provide a sense of scale and timelessness. The overall mood is one of mythical calm and quiet power, capturing a harmonious, surreal encounter between civilization and the natural world.