A young girl stands at the center of the composition, her gaze directed outward with a calm, almost solemn expression. Her fair hair is parted to the side and falls loosely to her shoulders, adorned with a large orange bow above her left ear. She wears a formal dress of white fabric with bold black stripes, its voluminous sleeves and skirt structured by the stiff, elaborate fashion of the Spanish court.

Orange ribbons accent the dress at the shoulders, cuffs, and waist, matching the bow in her hair and the one she holds in her left hand. A delicate gold chain encircles her neck, and another chain crosses her chest, catching the light and adding a subtle shimmer to the otherwise matte textures of her clothing. Her right hand rests on the edge of a wooden chair, which is only partially visible at the left edge of the painting, its reddish-brown tones contrasting with the cooler hues of her attire.

The background is a deep, shadowy brown, softly painted so that the figure stands out in luminous relief, while faint traces of lettering appear above her head. The artist uses loose, visible brushstrokes to model the folds of the dress and the highlights in the hair, giving the surface a sense of movement and immediacy. Touches of pink in the cheeks and lips animate the otherwise pale complexion, while the eyes are rendered with careful attention, their dark pupils and glinting highlights lending a sense of life.

The composition is tightly framed, focusing attention on the child’s presence and the luxurious details of her costume.