Mary, wrapped in a red tunic, with a white headdress under her blue robes, is depicted here with an intense sense of devotion.

The luminous halo alludes to the image's sacred character and is used by El Greco to emphasize the figure's volume. Equally characteristic are the features of the female figure, which the painter would use on numerous occasions: an adolescent with a melancholy face, a fine chin and large black eyes.