Renaissance portrait of a European woman of strong build standing in the center against a dark background, holding a stack of two thick, round discs of cheese with a golden-yellow surface. The woman wears traditional European attire consisting of a black outer garment with ornate gold floral embroidery, three decorative buttons or fastenings with intricate patterns in the center, and two symmetrical floral motifs near the neck. Underneath is a bright red inner garment with a high collar visible through the neckline. Her sleeves are beige with black cuffs that show signs of wear and add texture to the outfit. A white fabric headdress (kerchief) of an intricate design, flat on top and with edges spread out at the back, completely covers her short dark hair, tucked underneath in a distinctive style. She has a neutral, rounded facial expression, a straight nose and cleft chin, slightly parted lips, and soft grey eyes looking straight ahead. The lighting is even, highlighting the subject without creating harsh shadows, and creating a balanced exposure that highlights the details of her clothing and the large disks of cheese on the board she holds. Nearby, a large ginger cat rubs against the woman’s hand, begging for cheese. In the background, a medieval cheese shop and production area can be seen in the darkness. Shelves of finished cheese, various utensils, and production items are visible. Decorative heraldic emblems on the theme of cheese production hang from the ceiling in the corners.