Who created "Old Woman Resting and the Head of a Young Woman"?

Old Woman Resting and the Head of a Young Woman was created by Nicolaes Maes in 1653 - 1657.

When was "Old Woman Resting and the Head of a Young Woman" created?

This artwork was created 1653 - 1657.

What medium is "Old Woman Resting and the Head of a Young Woman"?

Old Woman Resting and the Head of a Young Woman is paper.

Is "Old Woman Resting and the Head of a Young Woman" in the public domain?

Yes, Old Woman Resting and the Head of a Young Woman is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Old Woman Resting and the Head of a Young Woman

Nicolaes Maes

1653 - 1657

Medium

paper

Dimensions

198; 193

About this artwork

hoogte 193 mm x breedte 198 mm

Art Historical Context

Welcome to our virtual museum exhibit! "Old Woman Rest and the Head of a Woman" is a charming double study by Nicolaes Maes, created between 1653 and 1657. Rendered on paper and measuring a modest 193 × mm, this intimate drawing juxtaposes the weary repose of an elderly figure with the fresh, alert features of a youthful woman, inviting viewers to ponder contrasts in age and vitality. Nicolaes Maes, a key figure in the Dutch Golden Age, trained under Rembrandt in Amsterdam during the mid-17th century—a time of artistic innovation and economic prosperity in the Netherlands. Known for his genr...

About the Artist

Nicolaes Maes · 1634–1693

Maes' genre scenes are his most well-known works although he was also a painter of religious scenes in his early career and a portraitist later in his career. Comment on works: Portraits; Interiors; History

Old Woman Resting and the Head of a Young Woman

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