The Artist's Mother Seated at a Table, Looking Left: Three Quarter Length 1631 - 1669

Rembrandt van Rijn's etching "The Artist's Mother Seated at a Table, Looking Left: Three Quarter Length" portrays his mother in a seated pose, wearing a dark hooded garment, her face etched with age. The image reflects the artist's intimate and personal style, emphasizing the subject's individual character. Created between 1631 and 1669, the work is a fine example of Rembrandt's mastery of etching technique, as seen in the delicate lines that render texture and detail. The etching is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York.