A woman in a pink dress with a snake on her arm looks upward against a dark background
The painting depicts a woman from the chest up, positioned against a dark, unadorned background. Her head is tilted back and turned slightly to her right, with her gaze directed upwards and to the right. Her eyes appear slightly red-rimmed, and her mouth is slightly open. She has long, reddish-brown hair, which is partially braided or tied and falls over her left shoulder. She wears a draped garment of a reddish-pink color, possibly a toga or robe, with gold trim visible along the edges of the fabric. The garment is open on her right side, revealing her bare chest and right breast. A dark-colored snake is coiled around her left forearm, with its head resting near her chest. Her right hand is positioned near her chest, with fingers slightly splayed, while her left arm is bent at the elbow. She wears a single white pearl earring in each ear. The lighting is dramatic, illuminating her face and upper body, creating a strong contrast with the deep shadows of the background. The overall composition is a vertical rectangle.