Weduwe met zwarte handschoenen 1630 - 1700

"Weduwe met zwarte handschoenen" is an etching by an anonymous artist, created sometime between 1630 and 1700. The artwork is currently located in the Rijksmuseum. It depicts a woman in a black dress and cap, holding a pair of black gloves in her hands. The composition is simple yet powerful, focusing on the figure and her melancholic expression. The etching is a study in contrast, the woman's dark clothing against the white background, highlighting her isolation and sadness. The etching is a good example of the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with realistic portraiture and the exploration of human emotions.