The Artist's Mother: Head and Bust Three Quarters Right 1628

Rembrandt van Rijn's etching "The Artist's Mother: Head and Bust Three Quarters Right" (1628) is a poignant portrait of his mother, likely created shortly after her death. The artist's skill in capturing the nuances of age and sorrow is evident in the delicate lines that define her wrinkled face and downcast eyes, creating a sense of quiet contemplation. This intimate portrayal, which showcases Rembrandt's early mastery of etching, is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.