An Elderly Couple 1520

"An Elderly Couple" is a 16th-century oil painting on panel by the Early Netherlandish painter Jan Gossaert, better known as Mabuse. The painting features a realistic portrayal of an elderly couple dressed in rich attire, perhaps a wealthy merchant couple from the time period. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the couple's wrinkled faces and the texture of their clothing, showcases his skill in Northern Renaissance portraiture. This painting, now housed in the National Gallery in London, offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary individuals in the 16th century.