Sick Woman with a Large White Headdress (Saskia) c. 1641 - 1642

This etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created around 1641-1642, depicts his wife, Saskia, in a state of illness. The artwork is known as “Sick Woman with a Large White Headdress (Saskia).” The portrait displays Saskia's delicate features and the large white headdress, which adds a sense of fragility. Rembrandt utilizes a masterful technique of hatching lines and shadows to convey the emotion of illness and vulnerability, creating a poignant portrayal of a woman's physical and emotional suffering.