Saskia with Pearls in Her Hair

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a woman shown from the waist up. She is positioned slightly turned to the side, with her head facing left in profile. Her facial features are softly rendered, with a delicate nose and prominent eyebrows, and she is gazing forward. Her hair is curly and voluminous, partially covered by a cap that appears to be adorned with small embellishments. She is wearing a garment with intricately detailed patterns, and her neckline is emphasized by a neckline adorned with lace or ruffled material. A pearl earring is visible. The background consists of a cross-hatched texture, with no distinct scenery depicted. The artist's signature, "Rembrandt," along with the year "1633," is faintly visible at the top.