Catherine of Aragon, First Wife of Henry VIII

Robert White after Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a woman sitting in a composed position. She has a calm expression with finely detailed facial features, and her hair is mostly covered by an elaborate headdress. She wears a detailed gown with intricate patterns and holds a rose in her right hand. She also wears a pearl necklace and a decorative ring on her right hand. Surrounding her is a circular frame with Latin inscriptions. Below the frame are texts and symbols, including a crowned coat of arms, encased in ornamental shapes typical of historical document decoration.