This portrait painting features a figure in a style reminiscent of medieval religious iconography. The subject wears a black head covering and is adorned with a golden halo or nimbus. The background shows a weathered, distressed surface with pale blue and pink tones that appear to be peeling or flaking. The painting has an intentionally aged quality, with vertical streaks and worn areas throughout. The color palette is limited, dominated by black, gold, and muted flesh tones against the pastel background. The composition is centered and frontal, with the figure's elongated neck and features creating a sense of otherworldly grace. The title "the rich and the innocent" creates an interesting tension with the seemingly religious imagery, perhaps commenting on the intersection of wealth and perceived purity.