The picture depicts a moment from a fairy tale by Charles Perrault, where a cat presents a bag of partridges to the king and queen. The king, wearing a crown and with a chain around his neck, listens attentively to the cat, who speaks proudly of the gift from the Marquis de Carabas. The Queen, dressed in a beautiful dress, stands next to the King. The scene is filled with a sense of solemnity and surprise, emphasizing the importance of the gift.