Josina Hamels

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing with both hands resting on a skull on a table before her. She is facing slightly to her left with a composed expression. She has delicate facial features, a pointed chin, and an elaborate updo. She wears a dress with puffed sleeves and a high ruff collar. The background of the oval frame surrounding her depicts a countryside scene with a town in the distance and people gathered around a fire. The frame includes decorative elements like musical figures and foliage. A book is on the table beside the skull.