Young woman with a yellow headband and red necklace, looking down against a dark background
The painting depicts a head and shoulders portrait of a young woman with light skin, positioned slightly off-center to the right. Her head is tilted downwards and slightly to her left, with her eyes cast down. Her lips are slightly parted, revealing a hint of red. Her cheeks show a rosy blush. Her hair is pulled back, and a yellow band encircles the top of her head. She wears a yellowish-brown garment, possibly a dress or tunic, visible beneath a white shawl or drape that covers her shoulders. Around her neck are two strands of a bright red necklace. The background is dark and indistinct, with subtle variations in tone, appearing slightly lighter on the right side behind her head and darker on the left. A strong light source from the upper left illuminates her face and the white shawl, creating a contrast with the darker areas of the painting.