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Old Woman Meditating
Gabriël Metsu, c. 1661 - c. 1663
An elderly woman sits with a book on her lap, having removed her pince-nez. Perhaps she is taking a momentary pause, or has she dozed off? Her pale, wrinkled face, hands, and the white pages stand out against the darkness. Thus Metsu emphasized the subject: the study of devotional texts, with a focus on the transience of life.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-672
- Dimensionsheight 27.3 cm x width 23.2 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on panel