Half-figure of a woman with a beret

The painting shows a half-length portrait of a woman wearing a dark beret-like headpiece against a deep, muted background. She is dressed in a dark, textured gown with a pale lace neckline, a beaded necklace, and a gold chain across the bodice, with her hands gently clasped. The palette is warm and earth-toned, with soft lighting that models her face and gives a naturalistic, Baroque-inspired feel.