Queen Christina of Sweden

Alexandre Tardieu after Sébastien Bourdon after Charles Auguste van den Berghe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. The subject is positioned facing slightly to the viewer's left, with their body turned to the side while their head is facing forward. They have long, curly hair that flows past their shoulders. Their facial expression is neutral, and they have delicate facial features. The person is wearing a flowing garment with voluminous sleeves, which appears to be a dress or gown, draped elegantly. A string of pearls adorns their neck, and they hold a small bunch of flowers in their right hand. The background is a textured, dark area that enhances the contrast with the subject, and there is a hint of a curtain to the right side of the image.