Zittende vrouw in overpeinzing 1510 - 1575

This anonymous etching, "Zittende vrouw in overpeinzing," depicts a woman seated in contemplation, her head bowed and hands clasped. The fine lines and hatching used to create the image create a sense of depth and volume in the draped clothing and the woman's form, characteristic of the 16th-century Dutch and Flemish printmaking tradition. The piece, measuring only 100 mm by 71 mm, is an intimate study of a solitary figure, highlighting the introspective nature of the human condition. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.