Old Woman Saying Grace, Known as ‘The Prayer without End’ — Nicolaes Maes

Nicolaes Maes. Painted c. 1656.

An old woman prays devoutly before eating her meal. She does not let the begging cat tugging impatiently on the tablecloth distract her. The virtue of the old woman lies in her self-control and sense of duty to God. Just like his teacher Rembrandt, Maes focuses attention on the essence of the scene through restricted lighting.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, Gallery of Honour.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 113 × 134 cm · On loan from the City of Amsterdam

Print: 100.4 × 119 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/20015947. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.