The image shows the upper three-quarters of a woman's body, depicted in a formal, frontal seated position. Her face is round with delicate features and she has curly, elaborately styled hair that is adorned with jewels and flowers. The woman is wearing an ornate Elizabethan gown with an intricately embroidered pattern and a structured ruff around her neck. She is adorned with pearls and holds a scepter in her right hand and a globe or orb in her left. Her expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed forward. The background consists of a detailed, architectural pattern featuring an emblematic shield with a lion and a unicorn, and a medallion depicting a ship. The image appears to be a historical or ceremonial portrait, likely engraved or drawn with intricate detailing.