Le Zendale (Woman in a Hood, or the Woman Returning from Church)

Giovanni David

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman standing. She is facing slightly to the right with her head turned back towards the viewer. The woman's face is partially covered by a sheer veil, and her hair is hidden under a dark hood. She wears a long dress with multiple layers and a shawl over her head and shoulders. In her right hand, she holds a fan, and her left arm wraps a large scarf around her waist. A small dog stands at her feet. The background shows a large, domed building with two spires, and light clouds in the sky.