Portrait of an Old Lady Wearing a Cap 1700 - 1800

This anonymous portrait from the late 17th or early 18th century depicts an elderly woman in profile, wearing a cap and a lace collar. The work is executed in graphite on paper and is characteristic of the detailed realism and delicate rendering of the Baroque period. The subject's wrinkled face and piercing gaze reveal a life lived with experience and wisdom, emphasizing the portrait's focus on individual identity and the passage of time. The oval frame with ribbon detail adds a decorative element, highlighting the sitter's importance and making this drawing a captivating piece of art history.