A young woman gazes out with wide blue eyes, crowned by an elaborate headdress studded with turquoise, gold, and ruby-red jewels. Pavel Filin builds the face with thick, textured strokes of pink, ochre, and lilac against a deep teal ground, letting the palette knife catch the light of every gem. The dreamlike, slightly melancholy mood makes this original oil painting portrait a quietly commanding piece. On view now at Art Gallery Teplice for those who wish to inquire.