Portret van mevrouw Sluiter-Metelerkamp 1891

"Portret van mevrouw Sluiter-Metelerkamp" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Veth, created in 1891. The artwork, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman, likely Mevrouw Sluiter-Metelerkamp, with a thoughtful expression, as she sits and performs needlework. Veth, a prominent figure in the Dutch realist movement, captures the subject with striking detail, using contrasting light and shadow to emphasize the wrinkles on the woman’s face and the textures of her clothing. The etching offers a glimpse into the daily life of a middle-class woman during the late 19th century, highlighting the importance of domestic activities and the quiet contemplation often associated with them.