The image shows an older woman from the waist up, in a seated or leaning position. Her head is tilted slightly to the side while she rests her chin on her hand, giving a side profile view of her face. Her facial features appear gentle with a slight downward gaze, and she has dark hair parted down the middle, pulled back away from her face. She is wearing a dark garment with a high neckline. Her left hand supports her head, with a gold ring visible on her fingers. In the other hand, she holds what appears to be a small book or a similar object. The background is a dark, neutral color.