The image depicts Groenplaats, a public square in Antwerp, Belgium, facing east towards the Cathedral of Our Lady

The image depicts Groenplaats, a public square in Antwerp, Belgium, facing east towards the Cathedral of Our Lady. In the immediate foreground, a weathered bronze statue of Peter Paul Rubens stands atop a multi-tiered grey stone pedestal. The statue depicts a male figure in historical dress, gesturing with its right arm, facing generally towards the right side of the frame. Inscriptions on the pedestal include "PETRO PAULO RUBENS," "CIVI OLIM SUO," "S.P.Q.A. SEMPITER. PUBL. ET PRIV.," and "MDCCCXL." A small bird is perched on the pedestal's upper ledge, beneath the statue's left foot. The square's surface is paved with dark grey, rectangular cobblestones or pavers, exhibiting patches of dampness, particularly in the lower right corner. In the midground, two individuals walk away from the viewer, moving towards the background. The person on the left wears a light-colored, possibly cream or white, long coat and a light yellow beanie hat. The person on the right wears a dark brown or olive-green long coat. Bare-branched deciduous trees are sparsely distributed across the square. Several dark benches are visible, positioned along the square's edges. Beyond the square, a row of multi-story buildings lines the street, featuring storefronts with awnings and illuminated signs, including "STELLA ARTOIS" and "DE ROMA." A red, trolley-like vehicle, possibly a tour bus, is parked or moving slowly on the street to the right. The dominant feature in the background is the Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal), a large Gothic structure. Its tall, ornate spire, featuring a prominent clock tower with golden faces (indicating approximately 11:15), rises centrally. A smaller, darker spire is visible to the left of the main spire. To the right of the main structure, a section of the cathedral's nave or transept displays large arched windows, buttressing, and is topped with a distinct, smaller domed cupola. The sky above is partly cloudy, with white stratocumulus clouds scattered across a light blue expanse. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight, casting subtle shadows to the left, indicating morning or early afternoon.