The painting is in a realistic style and depicts a chaotic scene of war. The background is a bright yellow, and the foreground is a dark brown. The painting is full of movement, with the figures of soldiers and civilians running and fighting. The soldiers are dressed in black and red, and the civilians are dressed in a variety of colors. The painting is full of emotion, with the figures expressing fear, anger, and despair. The painting is a powerful depiction of the horrors of war.