Old Woman Meditating — Gabriël Metsu

Gabriël Metsu. Painted 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.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 23.2 × 27.3 cm

Print: 23.2 × 27.3 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109479. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.