Portret van een oude vrouw 1694 - 1752

"Portret van een oude vrouw" (Portrait of an Old Woman) is an etching by Flemish artist Peeter Snijers. Created between 1694 and 1752, the artwork is a close-up portrait of an elderly woman, capturing her wrinkled skin, furrowed brow, and downcast gaze. The etching, with its fine lines and detailed shading, highlights Snijers's skill in rendering the texture of skin and fabric, creating a realistic portrayal of aging. The work offers a poignant insight into the aging process, highlighting the passage of time and the weight of years on a woman's face.