This painting depicts a still life of flowers and fruit arranged on a stone or light wood table against a dark background partially framed by a red velvet curtain that opens like a theatre stage. This staging gives the composition a solemnity and depth characteristic of Baroque painting. 

In the centre stands a finely decorated, slightly greenish glass vase containing several variegated tulips with petals delicately streaked with white, pink and red. A single flower, probably a carnation, is placed next to it, introducing a variation in form and texture. The meticulous rendering of the petals emphasises both their freshness and their fragility. 

On either side of the vase are fruits—mainly peaches and plums—arranged with studied naturalness. Some have imperfections, spots or slightly bruised skin, accentuating the realism of the scene. On the left, a small group of fruits is more densely clustered, while on the right, they are more spaced out, contributing to the visual balance of the composition.