A young woman with an enigmatic expression gazes softly over her shoulder, her skin illuminated by gentle candlelight. She wears a delicate blue and gold headscarf that wraps gracefully around her head, contrasting with her dark, intricately embroidered garment. A single tear-shaped pearl earring dangles from her ear, capturing the light and drawing the viewer's eye. The background is a warm, velvety shadow, reminiscent of Dutch Golden Age portraiture, adding a timeless ambiance to the scene.