Rembrandt's Mother late 18th-early 19th century

"Rembrandt's Mother," a late 18th-early 19th-century etching by Costantino Cumano, is a powerful portrait of an older woman. The sitter, likely Rembrandt's mother, is depicted with deep wrinkles and a thoughtful expression. Her head is covered in a dark cap, and her clothing is similarly somber. Cumano employs a technique of cross-hatching lines, creating a sense of depth and texture that makes the etching feel almost three-dimensional. The work is a testament to the power of portraiture and the ability of art to capture the essence of a person, even if they are no longer living. "Rembrandt's Mother" is currently in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.