Waist-up painting of a woman in a yellow dress, adorned with pearls, holding a closed fan
A formal, waist-up portrait depicts a woman against a plain, dark background. The woman faces forward, her head slightly tilted. She has a pale complexion, dark, curly hair, and dark eyes, with a faint, closed-mouth smile. Her dark, curly hair is adorned with a yellow fabric headpiece and a single white feather pointing upwards. Multiple strands of pearl necklaces adorn her neck; the innermost strand features smaller pearls, while the outer strands display larger, irregularly shaped pearls. Large hoop earrings hang from her ears. Her dress is primarily yellow, with short, puffed sleeves and a shimmering texture. A white undergarment or skirt is visible beneath the yellow overdress, which is decorated with small, scattered embellishments. A dark sash, possibly black or dark blue with a lighter stripe, crosses her chest from her right shoulder to her left hip, where it is tied in a bow. A dark, ornate medal or brooch is pinned to her chest, positioned above the sash. Her forearms are adorned with multiple bracelets, and rings are visible on her fingers. Her hands are clasped at her waist, holding a closed, dark-colored fan. Lighting illuminates her face and the front of her body, creating a contrast with the dark background.