The image is a portrait of a person shown from the waist up. The person is positioned facing forward, with their head slightly turned to one side. They have distinct facial features, with prominent eyes and a square-shaped mouth, and their hair is not visible due to a head covering. The person's clothing includes a dark veil or cloak that drapes over their head and shoulders, and underneath this, they wear a light-colored garment visible at the neck. No jewelry or objects are visible in the image. The background features an oval frame with engraved text surrounding the portrait. The overall color scheme of the artwork is monochromatic.