A striking portrait of a formidable woman, her steady gaze and piercing eyes evoking strength, stands confidently in an architecturally structured, Gothic-inspired gown. The gown is adorned with rich, midnight velvet and intricate lace embroidery, featuring sharp, structured angles and ornate silver clasps. Cascading layers of deep, shadowy fabric form a dramatic silhouette. Her tall, pointed hat, adorned with delicate, mysterious veiling, crowns her severe, tightly wound coiffure. She grips an elegantly carved, obsidian scepter, her demeanor exuding authority and intensity. The backdrop reveals a tumultuous, electrified sky and imposing, gothic spires, amplifying the portrait's dramatic and powerful essence.