Catherine d'Arragon (Catherine of Aragon)

Cornelis Vermeulen after Adriaen van der Werff

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman within an ornate oval frame. She is facing slightly to her left with a direct gaze. Her facial features include a round face with soft features and a small mouth, with hair hidden under an elaborate headdress adorned with pearls. She wears a detailed dress with embroidery and pearls, and a pearl necklace. Two cherubic figures are depicted above and flanking the oval frame. The background includes architectural elements and a cloudy sky.