The portrait-format painting shows not only Anna Schäffer, but also the painter Franz Lehnbach at work on her portrait. In the foreground, Anna Schäffer sits in quiet devotion, her hands resting in her lap and her gaze is pensive, almost enraptured. Her simple dress and natural radiance emphasize her modesty and deep spirituality. Behind her, slightly to one side, stands Franz Lehnbach, concentrating with palette and brush in hand as he gazes at the half-finished canvas on an easel. The unfinished portrait on the easel shows roughly sketched features of Anna Schäffer - her face, shoulders and the base of her dress are recognizable, but many details are still missing. Lehnbach appears focused as he works out the subtleties of the face, especially the eyes, which already possess a particular depth. The studio is sparsely furnished, the room flooded with warm, soft light that bathes both Anna and Lehnbach in a gentle glow. This lends the picture an intimate and calm atmosphere that reflects the connection between artist and model.