The painting is of three ships at sea. The ships are all tall and have white sails. The sea is rough and choppy. The sky is blue and cloudy. The ships are all sailing in the same direction. The painting is done in a realistic style. The artist has used thick oil paint to create a sense of texture. The painting is also very colorful. The artist has used a variety of blues to create the sea and a variety of yellows and oranges to create the sky.