An elderly woman sits in three-quarter view, her body turned slightly to the viewer’s right, with her face illuminated by a soft, golden light that falls from the left. She wears a voluminous brown robe trimmed with fur, and a white linen headdress that rises high above her forehead and drapes down over her shoulders, framing her face. Her skin is rendered with delicate, textured brushwork, showing fine wrinkles around her eyes and mouth, and a gentle flush on her cheeks.

The woman’s gaze is directed slightly downward and to the side, her expression calm and introspective, with lips pressed together and eyes half-shadowed. Her hands, resting in her lap, are painted with careful attention to the knuckles and veins, one hand gently clasping the other, a gold ring visible on her right ring finger. The background is a deep, muted brown, with no visible objects or setting, which places full emphasis on the sitter and her presence.

Broad, visible brushstrokes shape the folds of her robe and the headdress, while finer strokes describe the textures of skin and lace cuffs. The composition is tightly framed, with the figure filling most of the canvas and the upper edge cutting just above her elaborate headwear. Subtle highlights on her forehead, nose, and hands draw attention to the sitter’s features, while the rest of the painting is enveloped in shadow.

The upper left and lower right corners of the painting are noticeably darker, creating a subtle vignette effect around the figure. The background is entirely plain, with no visible objects, patterns, or secondary figures present anywhere on the canvas. A faint, warm glow highlights the woman’s left shoulder and the fur trim, contrasting with the shadowed right side of her body.

The headdress features loosely painted, irregular lines that suggest soft folds and creases in the fabric. The woman’s left cuff is edged with a delicate lace ruffle, rendered in thin, broken white brushstrokes. The edges of the robe and headdress are softly blended into the background, with no sharp outlines separating the figure from the surrounding space.