Sitzende alte Frau in einem Buch lesend, sie hält die Brille in der Hand, Kniestück 

Johannes Pieter de Frey's "Sitzende alte Frau in einem Buch lesend, sie hält die Brille in der Hand, Kniestück" is a portrait depicting an elderly woman seated and engrossed in reading a book, her spectacles held in her hand. The work, housed in the Städel Museum, captures a moment of quiet contemplation, emphasizing the woman’s focus and the importance of knowledge in her life. The muted palette and realistic details enhance the piece’s sense of intimacy, inviting viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the enduring power of literature.