Lezende oude vrouw met knijpbril 1746 - 1793

"Lezende oude vrouw met knijpbril" (Reading Old Woman with Pincenez) is an etching by Dutch artist Theodorus de Roode, created between 1746 and 1793. The artwork depicts an elderly woman in a simple dress and headscarf, focused on reading a book. De Roode's use of detailed hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of texture and depth, emphasizing the woman's wrinkled skin and the worn pages of her book. The pincenez perched on her nose, an accessory often associated with intellectuals and the elderly, contributes to the portrayal of a thoughtful and studious figure.