Woman in red gown and pearl headpiece holds a pink flower, gazing down in a dark scene
A woman is depicted in a dark, vertical composition. She is positioned slightly to the right of the center, with light from the upper left illuminating her face, hands, and the front of her attire. Her skin is pale, and her eyes are cast downward and slightly to the left. Her warm brown hair is partially covered by an elaborate golden headpiece adorned with multiple strands of pearls that wrap around her head and forehead, with a single pearl resting on her forehead. Long, drop-shaped pearl earrings hang from her ears. She wears a red gown with wide, full sleeves. The fabric appears heavy and textured, possibly velvet or brocade, with areas of gold embroidery visible on the shoulders and neckline, over a white undergarment. Her right hand, held at chest level, gently grasps a small, delicate pink or reddish flower with a few visible petals. Her left hand is partially visible below, resting near her waist. The background is predominantly dark brown and black, with an indistinct, darker rectangular shape on the left side that suggests a framed object or a window in shadow.