A striking portrait of a commanding woman, her unwavering gaze intense and piercing, dressed in an elaborate Gothic-inspired gown featuring dark silk and lace embellishments. The gown presents geometric structures, ornate silver clasps, and cascading layers of deep midnight fabric. She dons a high, angular hat adorned with elaborate embroidery, and her dark hair is meticulously styled into a sleek, tight chignon. In her hand, she grips an intricately designed gold scepter, and her expression is both stern and authoritative. Behind her, a backdrop of swirling storm clouds and majestic Gothic spires adds to the dramatic and powerful atmosphere of the scene.