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Old Woman in an Armchair by Jacob Backer

Old Woman in an Armchair

Old Woman in an Armchair

The Met

Artist: Jacob Backer(Dutch, Harlingen 1608–1651 Amsterdam)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 50 3/8 x 39 1/8 in. (128 x 99.4 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

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Brief Description

A seated woman in a black dress, a large white ruff, and a white cap

Detailed Description

A woman is seated, facing forward with her head slightly turned towards the viewer's right. Her face, illuminated from the left, shows numerous wrinkles around her eyes and mouth, with a pale complexion. She has small, dark eyes, a straight nose, and thin, closed lips. Her short, light grey hair is mostly covered by a white, close-fitting cap that frames her face. She wears a large, stiff, white pleated ruff around her neck, which stands out against her dark attire. Her long-sleeved dress is black, appearing to be made of a heavy fabric, possibly velvet, with subtle patterns visible on the sleeves and bodice. White cuffs are visible at her wrists. Her left hand, adorned with a simple gold ring on her ring finger, rests on her lap or the arm of the chair. Her right hand is partially obscured by her body and the chair arm. The background is a plain, dark brown, with a hint of a wooden chair back visible behind her on the right side. The overall lighting emphasizes her face and the white elements of her clothing.

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