Woman in black gown, white ruff, pearls, seated by ornate red chair, holding fan
A woman is seated, positioned slightly to the left of the center, looking directly forward. Her skin is pale, and her dark hair is pulled back, adorned with small pearls. She wears a large, stiff, white pleated ruff around her neck, which frames her face. Her gown is black, featuring intricate gold embroidery on the bodice and sleeves, and vertical pleats on the skirt. Multiple strands of white pearls are draped across her chest and waist, extending down to her lap. She also wears pearl earrings and rings on her fingers. Her left hand rests on the ornate, red velvet armrest of a chair, which has gold-colored accents and a carved lion's head visible on its back. Her right hand holds a black feathered fan with a gold handle. Behind her on the left is a large red drapery, and on the right, a grey column is partially visible against a dark, muted background. The floor is dark.