Buste van een oude vrouw, en profil 1642 - 1664

"Buste van een oude vrouw, en profil" is an etching by Dutch artist Cornelis Bega, created sometime between 1642 and 1664. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a close-up profile portrait of an elderly woman wearing a fur-trimmed cap. Bega, known for his detailed etchings and portraits, captures the woman's weathered features and stoic expression with meticulous detail. The etching's small size, measuring 57 mm by 48 mm, emphasizes the intimacy of the subject and exemplifies Bega's skill in rendering human emotions.