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Portrait of an Old Woman by Jacob Backer

Portrait of an Old Woman

Portrait of an Old Woman

The Met

Artist: Jacob Backer(Dutch, second quarter 17th century)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 28 x 24 in. (71.1 x 61 cm)

Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

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Brief Description

Half-length portrait of an elderly woman with a wrinkled face, white ruff, and dark clothing

Detailed Description

A half-length portrait depicts an elderly woman seated and facing the left side of the frame, against a plain, dark brown background. Her light-skinned face is heavily wrinkled, with a gaze directed to her left. She has light-colored eyes, and her grey hair is partially visible beneath a dark cap and a prominent white, winged bonnet that frames her face. A large, multi-layered white ruff with numerous pleats encircles her neck, casting subtle shadows. She wears a dark, possibly black, gown with wide sleeves, which appears to be made of a heavy fabric. The gown features a brown, possibly fur, trim or lining visible on her chest and shoulders. Her hands are clasped together at her waist, resting on what appears to be the dark, carved wooden armrest of a chair, though only a small portion of the chair is visible on the lower left. The overall color palette is dominated by dark browns and blacks, contrasted by the bright white of her ruff and bonnet.

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