The painting is dominated by the deep indigo and bright blue hues of the sky, which transition to dark blue and black hues at the bottom of the canvas. The stars are depicted as bright yellow and white dots that create a sense of pulsation and movement of the sky.

The central element of the painting is a cypress growing in the foreground. Its branches, like flames, curve towards the sky, as if striving to reach the stars. The cypress is a metaphor for the human soul, which aspires to the higher and transcendent.

The buildings of the village at the bottom of the painting are rendered in a more realistic style, but their geometric shapes and perspective emphasize the illusion of a dreamlike and dreamlike world.

"Starry Night" by Van Gogh expresses his inner feelings, his struggle with mental illness and his desire to express the beauty of the world through art. This unique combination of observation and expression has made the painting unforgettable and eternally appealing to viewers from around the world.