Head of an Old Woman (Visscher's Mother)

Cornelis Visscher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the profile of an older woman's head and upper torso. She faces the right side with her head slightly tilted down. She has a prominent nose, soft wrinkles, partially visible eyes gazing downward, and subtly pursed lips. Her hair is concealed under a patterned headscarf tied tightly at the back. She wears a heavy garment with a fur collar. The background is a simple, dark textured pattern.