Woman in pink and gold gown, wearing a crown and pearls, holding a small white dog
The painting is a three-quarter length portrait of a woman against a dark, plain background. The woman stands facing slightly to the viewer's right, with her head turned to look directly forward. She has light skin, dark eyes, and reddish-brown curly hair, topped with a gold crown adorned with jewels. Around her neck is a white ruffled ruff, beneath which a high, stiff pink collar rises. She wears a richly decorated gown, primarily in shades of pink and gold. The bodice is a darker rose pink with intricate gold patterns, and a long, multi-strand pearl necklace hangs from her neck, draped over her chest and extending down to her waist. The outer layer of her gown is a lighter, shimmering pink with a subtle patterned texture, featuring wide, open sleeves that reveal lighter, embroidered undersleeves. Her left hand, adorned with rings, rests on her stomach, holding a strand of pearls. Her right arm is bent, and her hand gently cradles a small, fluffy white dog with dark eyes and a light brown muzzle. The dog looks out towards the viewer. The background is a uniform dark olive green or brown, providing a stark contrast to the detailed attire of the subject.