Portret van een vrouw met een sluier 1591 - 1600

This anonymous etching, created sometime between 1591 and 1600, depicts a woman wearing a veil and a head covering, possibly a widow or a religious figure. The woman is positioned against a detailed background suggestive of a window or an architectural element. The artist utilizes hatching lines to define form and texture, creating a sense of depth and realism. The portrait is small in size, measuring 148 mm in height and 102 mm in width, suggesting a private or devotional purpose. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artistry of an unknown artist, leaving viewers to ponder the identity of the subject and her story.