The scene depicts the Castello Estense in Ferrara, Italy, under an overcast sky

The scene depicts the Castello Estense in Ferrara, Italy, under an overcast sky. A large, multi-level fortress constructed of reddish-brown brick stands prominently, encircled by a calm, greenish-brown moat. Several arched brick bridges span the moat, connecting various sections of the castle. The castle walls feature rectangular windows; those on the upper visible story are fitted with closed red shutters, while lower windows are dark and open. A small, dark-toned oriel window projects from an upper section on the left side of the central castle block. To the left, a multi-story white building with classical architectural elements, including columns and arches, is visible across a segment of the moat. A smaller reddish-brown building is partially visible further back, positioned behind the white structure. A single water jet emanates from a small fountain located in the lower right quadrant of the moat. The immediate foreground consists of a blurred, lichen-covered stone wall. The sky is uniformly light grey. No human figures are present in the image.