The etching depicts two figures, perhaps old women, rendered with Goya's characteristic starkness. One, hunched and supported by a walking stick, leans heavily, her face obscured by a hood; a shroud almost. Her posture conveys the weight of age and possibly grief, or perhaps a deep contemplation. The other figure, standing upright, is covered in a dark, enveloping cloak, concealing her face as well, her hand raised to her face.

The composition, executed with confident lines, creates a sense of unease. The figures are set against a minimalist background, where the details of a tree give the suggestion of the outdoors, but there is a certain feeling of confinement and isolation. The rough lines and the stark contrast of light and shadow amplify the emotional depth, speaking to the unspoken struggles of life and the common fate of humanity.