Portrait of an Old Woman, Visscher's Mother c. 1655 - 1690

"Portrait of an Old Woman, Visscher's Mother" is an etching created by Jan Visscher sometime between 1655 and 1690. The print depicts Visscher's mother, an elderly woman, in a simple yet dignified manner. The artist's keen attention to detail is evident in the meticulously rendered wrinkles on her face, the texture of her clothing, and the subtle play of light and shadow. This work, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a poignant glimpse into the life of a common person during the Dutch Golden Age.