The scene is located at Zaanse Schans in Zaandijk, Netherlands

The scene is located at Zaanse Schans in Zaandijk, Netherlands. A large, traditional Dutch windmill, likely a smock mill, occupies the right two-thirds of the frame, captured from a low, upward-angled perspective. Its upper section, including the cap, is green with a lighter, possibly tiled or shingled, conical roof. Four large, dark wooden sails with an open lattice construction are extended, with one angled diagonally across the upper left portion of the sky. The windmill's lower, pyramidal base is constructed from dark, weathered wood, and a multi-spoked wooden wheel is visible at its bottom right. Light-colored wooden structural supports are also present on the windmill's right side. In the mid-ground, to the left, a group of approximately 15-20 casually dressed individuals is observed gathered near a cluster of traditional houses. These houses feature distinct red-tiled roofs and dark or reddish wooden facades. A dark wooden fence runs horizontally across the mid-ground, separating the foreground's green grass from the structures and people. Tall, light-colored reeds or grasses line the far right edge of the frame. The sky is uniformly overcast with shades of grey.