Portrait of a Lady with a Lap Dog

Rembrandt's Portrait of a Lady with a Lap Dog shows a three-quarter view of a young woman set against a dark, nearly black background. She wears a red off-the-shoulder gown with white trim and a pearl necklace with a drop pendant, while her hands cradle a small lap dog. The scene is lit with strong chiaroscuro, modeling pale skin and delicate features against deep shadows and using textured brushwork for the rich fabrics and fur, hallmarks of Rembrandt's Baroque style.