Oude vrouw bij een raam 1867 - 1874

"Oude vrouw bij een raam" (Old Woman by a Window), a lithograph created between 1867 and 1874 by Dutch artist Jan Mesker, portrays a solitary elderly woman seated by a window. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a sense of quiet contemplation. The artist utilizes stark contrasts of light and shadow to emphasize the woman's stoic figure and the simplicity of her surroundings, creating a poignant image of aging and reflection.