Head of an Old Woman (Visscher's Mother)

c. 1650

Cornelis Visscher

Associated Names
Cornelis Visscher

Artist, Dutch, c. 1629 - 1658

The image shows a head and shoulders portrait of an individual in profile view facing to the right. The person is positioned in a slightly angled pose, with an expressionless face, finely etched facial features, and a wrinkled complexion indicative of age. They have prominent cheekbones and a slightly downward gaze. The individual is wearing a wrapped headscarf and a fur garment draped around their shoulders, with their hair hidden beneath the headscarf. The clothing around the neck appears layered and textured, with a small medallion or piece of jewelry visible at the neckline. The background features a detailed etched pattern, creating an intricate and somber tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.205

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 171, State ii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65071489

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