Old Woman reading a Lectionary : the so-called portrait of Rembrandt's mother, Neeltgen Willemsdr van Zuijdtbroeck (d. 1640) — Gerrit Dou
Gerrit Dou. Painted c. 1631 - c. 1632.
The book is rendered in such detail that it is easy to see what the woman is reading: the beginning of chapter 19 of the Gospel of Luke. The passage states that those who wish to do good must give away half of all they own to the poor. The old woman’s expensive clothing contrasts sharply with this message: she is still attached to worldly possessions.
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 55.2 × 71.1 cm · A.H. Hoekwater Bequest, The Hague
Print: 55.2 × 71.1 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/20027805. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.