In this darkly atmospheric painting, a figure emerges from what appears to be a Viking longship, suggested by the curved black form adorned with serpentine decorative elements at its prow. The composition is divided diagonally, with a rich brown-gold sky above and deep, shadowy waters below. A stark white rectangular shape in the upper right corner creates a striking contrast, perhaps suggesting distant fog or an otherworldly light source. The ship's form is rendered in loose, textural brushstrokes that give it a weathered, ancient quality. The overall mood is one of solitary journey and mythological undertones, perfectly matching the title's suggestion of being set loose upon unknown waters.