The image is a portrait of a woman's face, painted in a traditional Byzantine style. The woman appears to be in her late thirties or early 20th century, with a black headscarf covering her head and shoulders. She has a serious expression on her face and her eyes are looking directly at the viewer. The background is a reddish-brown color with a rough texture, and the painting is done in a loose, impressionistic style with loose brushstrokes. The overall mood of the image is somber and contemplative.