The image depicts an enclosed courtyard viewed from an elevated angle. The walls of the courtyard dominate the background, and textured brick walls are visible. Dark wooden doors with a covering on one entrance are seen, with a chain on the ground leading towards the center. In the lower left, a white chicken in motion is present. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark shadows and highlights in varying shades of grey, emphasizing texture. A vignette effect focuses attention towards the center of the image.