In this still life painting, the arrangement of the flowers forms an eye-catching scene highlighted by masterful use of light effects. A pink carnation, a white rose, and a yellow tulip with red stripes lie in front of a basket of brilliantly colored flowers. Various types of flowers that would not bloom in the same season appear together here: roses, forget-me-nots, lilies-of-the-valley, a cyclamen, a violet, a hyacinth, and tulips. The artist conveyed the silky texture of the petals, the prickliness of the rose thorns, and the fragility of opening buds with meticulous detail.

If you look closely, you'll also notice butterflies, a dragonfly and a bee. Each insect is carefully observed and rendered, from the dragonfly's transparent wings to the butterfly's minutely painted antennae. The presence of the insects, short-lived like flowers, are a reminder of the brevity of life and the transience of its beauty.