Allegory of Age

Jacob Matham

Associated Names
Jacob Matham

Artist, Dutch, 1571 - 1631

The image depicts a detailed drawing of three people from the shoulders up. The central figure faces right in profile, displaying distinct facial features such as wrinkles and a prominent nose, alongside curly hair and a head covering. They wear flowing garments with intricate linework. One hand rests on their chest. The person on the left faces front, with soft facial features, long flowing hair, and similar loose-fitting attire. Another figure on the right has curly hair, similar facial details, and matching attire. The background is textured with cross-hatched shading and lines, without specific objects or scenery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20 x 15.9 cm (7 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1971.44.3


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:208.

Inscriptions

upper left in pen and brown ink: Matham [fe]; upper center verso in graphite: M. Talboys / Middlesex, Eng. 10/29/31

Wikidata ID

Q64580034

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