Oude vrouw nadert haar graf 1510 - 1527

"Oude vrouw nadert haar graf," meaning "Old Woman Approaching Her Grave," is an engraving by Italian Renaissance artist Marcantonio Raimondi. The artwork, created between 1510 and 1527, portrays a frail woman, depicted with a hunched back and a walking stick, carrying a basket and approaching her death. The engraving's composition and detail, characteristic of Raimondi's style, are reminiscent of the High Renaissance, emphasizing realism and anatomical accuracy. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a poignant example of the artistic exploration of mortality and the transience of life in the 16th century.