The image shows a seated woman holding a small child, with another person standing behind them. The woman is seated with the child on her lap, her head slightly tilted towards the child. She has delicate facial features and her hair is styled up, with a soft wave around her face. She is wearing a long, flowing dress with detailed folds, and her feet are visible peeking out from beneath her garment. The child is unclothed and the two of them create an interaction. The person standing behind them has their arms raised, holding or adjusting a fabric canopy forming a backdrop. The background features a rough cityscape sketched with faint lines. The figure behind has less detailed facial features with short hair, wearing a long-sleeved garment. The texture of the fabric and the intricate lines of the etching contribute to the composition's classic, timeless quality.