In a breathtaking fusion of Caspar David Friedrich's renowned landscape style and a nativity scene, the composition presents a serene Orient setting where the last, golden rays of sunset cast a gentle glow upon softly undulating mountains. The darkening sky is illuminated by the brilliance of a comet, its tail an ethereal arch over the tranquil vista. Tall, ancient trees stand solemnly on either side, framing the scene with their gnarled branches. In the foreground, the figures of the nativity—Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus—are depicted with a sense of awe and reverence, bathed in the celestial light. Surrounding them, humble shepherds and serene animals add to the sense of quiet majesty, creating a tableau that blends Friedrich's atmospheric depth with the timeless story of hope and renewal.