Vrouw met een olielamp 1662 - 1726

Gerard Valck's etching, "Vrouw met een olielamp," depicts a woman holding an oil lamp, peering out a window. The woman is positioned in a dark space, with the lamp casting the only light source, highlighting her thoughtful expression and the texture of her clothing. This small-scale etching, measuring 204 mm by 146 mm, is a fine example of the Dutch Golden Age tradition of chiaroscuro and the focus on ordinary life. Created between 1662 and 1726, the artwork is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection.