The image shows the upper half of a woman's body. She is facing slightly to her left but gazes directly at the viewer. She has a full face with softly downturned eyes, a straight nose, and a small mouth. Her curly hair is styled in medium-length ringlets, covered by a small cap or headpiece towards the back of her head. She wears an ornate dress with a high, rounded neckline and delicate lace edging. A large, elaborate brooch or cross is pinned at her chest, and she has a string of pearls around her neck. The background is a simple, uniform dark shade. The oval frame around the portrait is adorned with text and two fleur-de-lis.