An Old Woman with Urine Glass_ _The Quack_ c. 1680

"An Old Woman with Urine Glass" is a genre painting by Dutch artist Willem van Mieris. Painted around 1680, the work features a close-up portrait of an elderly woman, likely a charlatan or "quack," holding a urine glass. The subject matter, a common theme in Dutch Golden Age genre painting, highlights the practice of using urine for medicinal purposes. This work showcases van Mieris' skill in depicting detail and realism, particularly in the woman's wrinkled face and the subtle variations in the texture of her clothing. The painting is currently housed in the Städel Museum.