The scene depicts a tender farewell between a woman with long, flowing golden hair and a knight mounted on a white horse. The woman wears a long, elegant yellow gown adorned with subtle circular patterns, and she leans over a stone balustrade to gently touch the knight's red cloak. The knight, dressed in chainmail and plate armor with his visor raised, looks back toward her, holding a tall lance. Beside them, a small stone gargoyle sculpture sits perched on the corner of the balustrade.
They are positioned at the entrance of a fortified stone castle, under a large arched gateway with a dark, lowered portcullis in the background. Beyond the gate, the silhouettes of other figures and several flags are visible, suggesting an army preparing to depart or arriving. A cluster of blooming pink roses grows along the side of the stone stairs, adding a touch of softness to the rigid architectural structure of the castle.
The overall mood is poignant and romantic, evoking a sense of medieval chivalry and departure. The lighting is soft and natural, casting gentle shadows that emphasize the texture of the stone and the fabrics of the clothing. The color palette is dominated by warm golden and earthy tones, contrasted by the deep red of the knight's cape and the delicate pink of the flowers, all rendered in a detailed, classical illustrative style.