Oude vrouw slaat een jonge vrouw 1640

"Oude vrouw slaat een jonge vrouw" (Old Woman Strikes a Young Woman) is an etching by Cornelis Bloemaert, dating back to 1640, and currently residing in the Rijksmuseum. This dramatic scene depicts a striking contrast between the two women, the elderly woman wielding her hand in a forceful gesture towards the younger woman, who sits in a posture of vulnerability. The architectural background and the use of chiaroscuro enhance the emotional intensity of this artwork.