Old Woman at a Window with a Candle 

Gerrit Dou, a Dutch painter known for his mastery of light and detail, created a genre painting titled “Old Woman at a Window with a Candle”. The painting features an elderly woman, dressed in a simple white cap and red bodice, illuminated by the warm glow of a candle. She stands beside a window, holding a basket with a bird in a cage beside her. The composition is carefully balanced, creating a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. This work, likely created during Dou's period of artistic development, exemplifies his meticulous attention to detail and skill in rendering natural light.