The scene depicts a large, dry sculptural fountain situated within the formal gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso in San Ildefonso, Spain

The scene depicts a large, dry sculptural fountain situated within the formal gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso in San Ildefonso, Spain. The multi-tiered Baroque fountain, positioned in the left foreground, features a light-colored stone base adorned with numerous reddish-brown metallic figures, including dragons and sea creatures at its lower level and cherubic figures on its upper tiers. The surrounding ground is composed of reddish-brown rectangular paver bricks, displaying distinct long shadows cast by the fountain and an unseen object to the left. To the right of the fountain, a large, rectangular, stone-lined water basin lies empty, its bottom dry with scattered leaves. Beyond this basin, a manicured hedge precedes a dense line of mature trees exhibiting a mix of dark green and autumnal orange-brown foliage. The sky is clear blue with sparse, wispy white clouds, indicating daytime conditions. No people or animals are present.