A richly dressed woman sits sidesaddle atop a white horse, set against a broad, open landscape under an overcast sky. Her elaborate gown is covered with intricate gold embroidery, and the skirt spreads widely over the horse’s back, its surface densely patterned with stars and floral motifs. The rider’s upper body is upright and poised, her left hand holding the reins while her right hand is gently extended, suggesting calm control.

The white horse, shown in profile and facing left, lifts its front leg in a passage gait, its long mane and forelock falling over its face, and its bridle and harness decorated with gold and red ornaments. Soft, diffused light falls from the left, illuminating the queen’s face and the folds of her gown, while the background remains subdued and atmospheric. The composition is carefully balanced, with the mass of the gown echoing the curve of the horse’s body and the open space to the right providing a sense of movement and grandeur.

Brushwork is precise in the rendering of fabrics and ornament, while broader, looser strokes describe the sky and landscape, creating a contrast between the figure and her setting. A small, golden tassel hangs from the horse’s bridle just below its chin, catching the light against the animal’s white coat. The lower left corner of the painting shows a patch of dark green foliage and a rocky outcrop, contrasting with the smoother ground beneath the horse’s hooves.

In the background to the right, a cluster of slender trees with sparse, light green leaves rises against the sky, their trunks painted with quick, vertical strokes. Light falls most strongly on the woman’s pale face and the upper part of the horse’s neck, creating subtle shadows under her chin and along the animal’s jaw. The sky is rendered with broad, horizontal brushstrokes in layered grays and blues, giving a soft, almost smoky appearance to the clouds.