The scene depicts a public square in Ferrara, Italy, situated directly in front of the Ferrara Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Giorgio) under an overcast sky

The scene depicts a public square in Ferrara, Italy, situated directly in front of the Ferrara Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Giorgio) under an overcast sky. A large, conical evergreen Christmas tree, heavily adorned with small white lights and numerous gold and white spherical ornaments, stands centrally, surrounded by a low, light-colored wooden picket fence. The cathedral, a multi-tiered stone edifice showcasing Romanesque-Gothic architecture with elaborate arches and columns, forms the primary background. Its left section is partially obscured by white construction scaffolding. The ground is paved with dark, patterned cobblestones. Approximately fifteen individuals are visible. Several people, clad in winter coats, puffer jackets, and beanies, are congregated near the Christmas tree, some observing it. In the right foreground, a person wearing a green vest over a dark hoodie, jeans, and a dark beanie is actively riding a black bicycle from left to right across the cobblestone surface. Other pedestrians are distributed throughout the square, walking in various directions.