A close-up portrait of a Siamese cat captures a moment of wide-eyed wonder or surprise. The cat's distinctive facial markings include a dark mask around the nose and ears contrasting sharply with cream-colored fur. The striking blue eyes are dramatically widened, and the slightly open mouth adds to the expression of astonishment. Long white whiskers extend from the dark facial markings, while the soft focus of the background in warm brown tones draws all attention to the cat's expressive face. The composition is tightly cropped, emphasizing the theatrical quality of the cat's expression and living up to the "mystique" suggested in the title.