Mary of Modena, as Duchess of York

Pieter van der Banck after Sir Peter Lely

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a full-length portrait of a woman standing with one hand on draped fabric, and her other arm on an ornate pedestal. She is facing forward, with softly rendered facial features, defined eyebrows, a small nose, full lips, and hair styled in tight curls. She wears a detailed gown with voluminous sleeves, an embroidered hem, and pearls around her neck. Beside her, a large vase of detailed flowers and foliage is displayed. The background includes heavy drapery with tassels and a large column.