Princess Isabella of York, Daughter of James II While Duke of York

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a child standing in an elegant pose. The child faces slightly to the right with one hand resting on an object and the other arm bent at the elbow, holding a small bird. The child has rounded cheeks, a slightly upturned nose, short wavy hair, and a decorative hat with feathers. They are dressed in a detailed gown with a high collar, intricate buttons, puffed sleeves, and a voluminous skirt. A textured curtain drapes on both sides of the child, partially framing the figure. The floor is patterned with geometric tiles, indicating an interior setting.