A dramatic figure with dark wings is depicted against a deep red and textured background. The figure's muscular torso is bare and painted in pale flesh tones, while the lower half is shrouded in dark fabric. Their arms are outstretched, bound by golden chains that create a circular pattern around the figure. The wings are rendered in deep black, creating a stark contrast against the reddish backdrop. The composition suggests both constraint and divine power, fitting for the title "Seraphic Descent." The painting has a weathered, aged quality with visible cracks and texture in the paint surface. The dramatic lighting emphasizes the figure's musculature and creates a powerful sense of movement and tension in the scene.