The image shows a landscape with a low and distant point of view capturing a marsh. Delicate linework defines the scene, with cross-hatched brushstrokes giving texture to the sky, water, and land. Two birds are on a small piece of land surrounded by still water reflecting the sky. Rocky formations and bushes are visible to the right, contrasting with the lighter sky and water. In the background, a hill or mountain slope recedes under a lightly clouded sky. The color palette is monochromatic, using variations of black and white, typical of an etching.