An older woman in a white hood and dark dress holds a small book above an inscribed panel
An older woman is depicted from the waist up, positioned above a stone-like inscription panel. She is centered against a plain, dark gray background. Her head is slightly turned to her right, and her gaze is directed downwards and to her right. Her face shows signs of age, with wrinkles around her eyes and mouth. She wears a light, off-white pleated hood that covers her head and ears, extending down to her shoulders. Beneath the hood, she wears a white, pleated garment that covers her chest and shoulders. Her outer garment is a dark, almost black, long-sleeved dress or robe. Her hands are clasped together at waist level, holding a small, dark blue or black book open. The book's pages are visible, appearing white or light-colored. Below the woman, a light gray, rectangular panel with decorative, scroll-like ends contains a Latin inscription in capital letters. The inscription reads: LVCRETIA NOBILISS. ALEXIS ALARDI BERGOMENSIS FILIA HONORATISS. FRANCISCI CATANEI VERTUATIS VXOR DIVAE ANNAE ALBINENSE TEMPLVM IPSA STATVENDV CVRAVIT. M. D. LVII. The colors are subdued, dominated by grays, whites, and dark tones, with the woman's skin tones providing a warmer contrast. The woman occupies the upper two-thirds of the image, with the inscription panel filling the bottom third.