This circular painting on a dinner plate depicts a desolate landscape with several figures in a barren, rocky setting. The composition is dominated by a deep turquoise sky with wispy clouds and a distant cityscape of dark silhouetted buildings. In the foreground, a rocky outcropping creates a stage-like area where figures are arranged in various poses. Two wear striking red robes, while others appear unclothed. The scene includes scattered objects and debris on the ground. A large bare tree trunk rises on the right side, its branches reaching into the sky. The plate's surface shows significant wear and damage, with areas of paint loss particularly visible around the edges, revealing the underlying material. The somber palette consists primarily of earthy browns, deep greens, vibrant reds, and the distinctive turquoise sky, creating an atmosphere that aligns with the work's title suggesting spiritual anguish.