Seated woman in black dress, white lace collar, holding a book, before red curtain and landscape
A woman is depicted seated, shown from the waist up, turned slightly to her right, with her head facing forward. She has pale skin, light brown hair pulled back, and small pearl earrings. Her dark eyes gaze directly ahead. She wears a long-sleeved black dress with a wide, intricate white lace collar that stands up around her neck and shoulders. Matching white lace cuffs are visible at her wrists. A long, ornate gold chain with dark beads or pearls is draped across her chest and over her left shoulder. Her left hand rests gently on her lap, while her right hand holds a small, dark-covered book with white pages. She is seated in a dark, possibly wooden, chair, with a portion of its armrest visible on the left. The background on the right side features a rich, deep red draped fabric. On the left, behind the woman's left shoulder, a dark landscape scene is visible, possibly a painting or tapestry, showing dark trees and mountains under a lighter sky. The overall palette is dominated by deep blacks and reds, contrasted with the white lace and pale skin tones.