Illustrate a young woman with a dark, gothic appearance, seated on a checkerboard floor in a dimly lit, vintage-style room, inspired by Edward Gorey's style. She should wear a tailored black outfit, with long braids and an intense, emotionless gaze. Use detailed cross-hatching to emphasize shadows and textures in her clothing, especially in the patterns of her lace stockings, and to create a sense of depth in her expression. Keep her posture and surroundings slightly surreal, echoing Gorey’s unsettling atmosphere. The background should be minimalistic, with faint outlines of gothic windows casting subtle, eerie light, allowing the character to stand out against an otherwise empty, shadowy setting. Include a symbolic motif, such as a single, simple raven or a faint, stylized skull pattern in the floor tiles, to enhance the gothic and mysterious mood.