Hoofd van een oude vrouw met muts en een boek in haar hand 1862 - 1908

"Hoofd van een oude vrouw met muts en een boek in haar hand" (Head of an Old Woman with a Cap and a Book in Her Hand) is a 19th-century etching by the Belgian artist Piet Verhaert. The etching features a close-up portrait of an elderly woman, her face etched with the marks of time, wearing a traditional cap and holding a book. Verhaert is known for his masterful use of etching techniques and his detailed portrayals of everyday life, often focusing on the elderly. This piece showcases his ability to capture both the physical and emotional complexities of age.