Elena Grimaldi

Timothy Cole after Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals in a full-body view. The person in the foreground is standing and gazing slightly to the left. She has a calm expression with well-defined facial features and wears her hair pulled back and decorated with a headpiece. Her clothing is an elaborate long coat with intricate detailing and fur cuffs. She also wears a collar with ruffled lace and holds a small bouquet of flowers in her left hand. She holds a large, ornate parasol above her head, shielding her from above. Positioned slightly behind her is another person holding the parasol handle and leaning forward, wearing a loose-fitting garment. The background features architectural elements such as stone columns and a balustrade, with a landscape of rolling hills under a dramatic sky with thick, swirling clouds. The setting suggests an outdoor scene adjacent to a grand structure.