This artwork features an anthropomorphic portrait of a figure depicted in profile, facing left. The entire figure is cleverly composed from an assemblage of botanical elements, including various flowers, leaves, fruits, and vegetables. A dense crown of colourful blossoms forms the hair, while the face itself is meticulously shaped from light-coloured flower petals and buds, with deeper red blooms forming the lips and nose. A ruffled collar made of tiny white daisies encircles the neck, and the torso is rendered in shades of lush green leaves, stems, and larger foliage.
Set against a stark, pitch-black background, the figure appears to emerge from the darkness with a striking visual impact. The composition is classic portraiture style, highlighting the intricate textures and organic forms that create a human silhouette. A single, distinct flower drifts in the upper right corner, adding a surreal touch to the arrangement, while another prominent, drooping bloom is held near the bottom left, seemingly in the hand of the figure.
The colour palette is rich and earthy, dominated by deep greens, vibrant reds, soft pinks, and clean white petals. The lighting is dramatic, typical of Renaissance-style chiaroscuro, which illuminates the figure from the front and emphasizes the three-dimensional volume of the flora while leaving the background in deep shadow. The style is classic fine art, mimicking the intricate, allegorical techniques of 16th-century composite portraiture.