La Belle Jardinière - Madame de Pompadour

Jean-Louis Anselin after Carle Van Loo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body view of a person positioned slightly at an angle, looking towards the viewer. The person's facial features are detailed, with a composed expression and prominent eyes. They have styled hair covered with a large hat with a wide brim. They wear elegant attire, a flowing garment tied with ribbons at the shoulders, and additional fabric gathering around their torso. In their left hand, they hold a cluster of flowers, and draped on their forearm is a beaded necklace. The background features a natural setting with dense foliage and cloudy skies, suggesting an outdoor scene.