This oil painting presents a dramatic, allegorical scene with an intensity that speaks of Gothic elegance and deep spiritual fervor. A figure, draped in a luxurious, gold-embroidered robe and flowing white sleeve, holds an anatomically rendered heart aloft as it bursts into flame. The rich textures of the satin and brocade contrast powerfully with the flickering, ethereal fire and the deep, shadowy background of bookshelves, giving the work a classical, antique finish.