The scene depicts a rugged, vegetated hillside in Ras 'Ein al 'Auja, Palestinian Territory, under a partially cloudy sky

The scene depicts a rugged, vegetated hillside in Ras 'Ein al 'Auja, Palestinian Territory, under a partially cloudy sky. The upper portion of the frame shows a sky with diffused white and grey clouds against blue patches. A large, dark grey-brown mountain or elevated terrain, characterized by a rocky, sparse surface, forms the background. The midground and foreground consist of a sloped area densely covered with exposed rocks, predominantly dark grey and brown, interspersed with sparse to moderate patches of green herbaceous vegetation. A herd of approximately 50 to 70 domestic animals, identified as goats and possibly some sheep, displaying black, dark brown, and mottled white-and-dark coat colors, are scattered across the midground, engaged in grazing or standing. One individual, dressed in dark attire, is mounted on a dark-colored horse, positioned centrally within the herd, observing the animals. No other human figures or artificial structures are present.