Charlotte of Bourbon

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman within an ornate oval frame. She is standing with her body slightly turned, hands resting on a cloth-draped table. Her face is captured in profile with distinct features and a serene expression. She has styled hair and wears a high collar, known as a ruff. The woman is dressed in a detailed gown with patterns, embroidery, and ornate sleeves. She wears visible jewelry around her neck. The background features Renaissance-style motifs, scrollwork, floral designs, allegorical illustrations, and Latin inscriptions.