An Elizabethan era portrait painting by Nicholas Hilliard, depicting a noblewoman dressed in elaborate outfits typical of the time. She has fair skin and red hair arranged in an elaborate hairstyle with intricate details. Her face is pale and serene, looking directly at the viewer with a detached expression. The woman is dressed in a black dress adorned with many small gold embroideries arranged in various geometric shapes to form star-like patterns. Her neck is framed by a collar with a white lace ruffle, showing the high fashion of Elizabethan times. Her outfit is adorned with intricate gold embroidery and jewels, including a center vertical panel with symmetrical floral and braid-like patterns. In her left hand she holds an unknown object, while her right hand rests on the wooden or metal armrest of an intricately designed chair. A white ermine adorned with a golden collar sits on her left sleeve, adding elegance. An ornate gold chain with small beads hangs vertically down the center of her dress. She wears a jeweled headpiece to complement her elaborate headdress. Behind her, a diamond-patterned lattice-framed window is partially visible, creating a sharp contrast against the dark background. The overall mood is regal and formal, emphasized by the even lighting that accentuates the luxurious textures and colors of the scene without casting harsh shadows.