The image depicts
a nighttime scene with two sailing ships on the ocean. A larger, three-masted ship is prominently featured in
the center of the composition, while a smaller sloop can be seen in the background on the left side. The sky above them is dark, filled with stars and clouds, suggesting a stormy or tempestuous night. There's
a full moon visible on the right side of the image, casting its light across the water. Waves are depicted as choppy and white-capped, indicating
rough seas.