Portrait of an Old Woman 1470

"Portrait of an Old Woman" is a small oil painting on panel by the Early Netherlandish painter Hans Memling. The work depicts a woman in a white headdress, her face, with its wrinkled skin, showing the signs of age. Memling's detailed, realistic approach, and the quiet, introspective quality of the portrait, are characteristic of his style. This painting, located in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, is a testament to Memling’s skill in capturing the essence of his subjects.