A dramatic portrait of a commanding woman, her gaze steady and piercing, as she poses in a Gothic-inspired gown with structured, dark velvet and intricate lace detailing. The gown is adorned with sharp angles and exquisite silver clasps, while cascading layers of black fabric create a sense of movement. She wears an elaborate, towering hat with delicate veiling, and her ebony hair is styled meticulously into a sleek, tight bun. In her grip is a long, ornately carved ebony scepter, her expression resolute and authoritative. Behind her looms a backdrop of a turbulent, stormy sky and imposing, gothic spires, amplifying the dramatic and powerful essence of the scene.