Old woman and two infants 1635 - 1675

"Old Woman and Two Infants" is an etching by Jacques Dassonville, a 17th-century Flemish artist. This small-scale print, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts an elderly woman seated at a table holding a small child. Another infant, visible in the background, gazes intently at the woman and her charge. The composition is intimate and domestic, conveying a sense of tender care. The use of cross-hatching and meticulous detail in the etching, particularly in the woman's wrinkled face and the children's delicate features, creates a sense of realism and depth. Dassonville's work exemplifies the popular genre of domestic scenes in 17th-century art, offering a glimpse into everyday life and familial relationships.