Zingende oude vrouw 1698 - 1776

Johannes de (II) Groot's etching, *Zingende oude vrouw* (Singing Old Woman) from 1698-1776, depicts an elderly woman in a dark cloak, seated in a chair, singing. Her expressive face and gesture, captured in a realistic style, suggest a powerful performance. The inscription, "Ik singt zoot gebektis," adds a layer of humor and societal commentary. The piece, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases de Groot's mastery of etching and his interest in capturing the characters of everyday life in the Netherlands.