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

Giovanni David

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman standing in a public space. She is in a relaxed posture, facing slightly left with her head turned to the right. Her face is partially covered by a veil, revealing only her nose and mouth. The woman wears a long, dark dress, gloves, and holds an object in her right hand. In the background is an architectural structure resembling a church with two spires. A small dog is at her feet, looking up. The scene is outdoors with an overcast sky.