Rembrandt's moeder met haar hand op haar borst: kleine buste 1631 - 1808

This etching, created by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn between 1631 and 1808, depicts a portrait of his mother, "Rembrandt's moeder met haar hand op haar borst: kleine buste". The small, intimate portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a woman in a dark, simple dress and a head covering. Her aged face, subtly rendered with Rembrandt's characteristic use of light and shadow, displays a melancholic expression, making it a poignant and introspective work. The etching's small dimensions and focused subject matter highlight the artist's interest in capturing the individual's character through a simple yet profound representation.