Bust of an Old Woman Wearing a Head Scarf c. 1625

The "Bust of an Old Woman Wearing a Head Scarf" is a charcoal and red chalk drawing created around 1625 by the French artist Lagneau. Lagneau was a prominent artist in the early 17th century, known for his expressive and realistic portraiture. This drawing depicts an elderly woman, her face etched with the passage of time, in a simple white headscarf. The artist uses detailed strokes to capture the wrinkles and folds of her skin, highlighting her age and character. Despite the subject’s age, the artist avoids sentimentality, choosing to depict the woman with a sense of dignity and strength.