The image shows a low viewpoint looking onto a scene involving water and architecture. A canal with a building in the distance is visible. The composition is dominated by the vertical facade of the building, with an arched doorway sitting above the waterline. The building features rough brickwork and a large, dark archway to the left. Two figures in a long, slender wooden boat are positioned close to the entrance of the archway, creating scale and movement. The artwork is characterized by dense cross-hatching used to portray the texture of the brickwork and water reflections. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones, emphasizing shadows and textures. The reflection in the water mirrors the architecture and figures, enhancing the depth of the scene.