Henrietta Maria stands in three-quarter view, her head turned slightly to her left as she gazes outward with a composed, direct expression. She wears a shimmering pale blue gown with elaborate lace at the sleeves and bodice, its surface painted with soft, fluid brushstrokes that catch the light and suggest the texture of silk. Her right hand rests lightly on a table draped in green fabric, where a crown and two large pink roses are carefully arranged.

A string of pearls encircles her neck, with a large teardrop pearl pendant at its center, and matching pearl earrings frame her face. Her hair is styled in soft curls, adorned with a jeweled band and a red ribbon that matches the sash at her waist. The composition is carefully balanced, with the figure placed slightly to the right, the crown and roses anchoring the lower left, and the curtain framing the scene.

Light falls from the left, illuminating her face, pearls, and the folds of her gown, while the background recedes into shadow. The surface of the painting reveals van Dyck’s smooth, refined technique, with subtle transitions of color and tone in the skin and fabric. A thick green curtain with deep folds forms the backdrop behind the figure, occupying most of the right side and upper edge of the painting.

In the upper left corner, a patch of dark brown and gold suggests the presence of a distant landscape or sky, with faint streaks resembling clouds or sunset light. The tablecloth beneath the crown and roses is rendered in a rich, velvety green, with subtle highlights indicating its soft texture. Her left wrist is adorned with a delicate gold bracelet set with red stones, matching the color of her sash and hair ribbon.

The lower left edge of the painting is dominated by the shadowed side of the table, where the green fabric falls in heavy, angular folds. The light catches the intricate goldwork and pearls of the crown, creating tiny, precise reflections on its surface. The edges of the figure’s sleeves are finished with frothy, translucent lace, painted with feathery, almost dry brushstrokes that contrast with the smoothness of the gown.