The painting depicts a mountainous landscape through the different seasons. It is divided into eight vertical panels, each representing a different time of year. From left to right, the panels show the landscape in winter, early spring, late spring, summer, early autumn, late autumn, and winter. The sky and mountains change color with each season, creating a beautiful and harmonious composition. The central panel of the painting depicts a river flowing through the valley. The painting is a beautiful and evocative depiction of the cyclical nature of time and the beauty of the natural world.