This painting captures a narrow old street bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun. The scene is framed by tall, close buildings with textured walls—some dark and quiet, others brilliantly illuminated, creating a striking contrast of shadow and light. The play of sunlight along the cobblestone ground pulls the eye deeper into the composition, leading towards silhouetted figures in the distance near a pink wall and lush greenery beyond. The artist’s brushwork emphasizes both the solidity of the architectural forms and the flickering, transient quality of evening light.

The color palette is dominated by deep grays, rich ochres, and burnt sienna, evoking a Mediterranean atmosphere. Such a palette enhances the nostalgic, tranquil feeling one experiences while wandering down an ancient village street at sunset. The composition’s vertical lines and the receding steps create a dynamic rhythm that guides you inward, inviting contemplation of the quiet human presence behind the light. This work is testament to the artist’s keen eye for everyday scenes, elevating an ordinary moment into a poetic exploration of light, shadow, and color during a fleeting time of day.