The Artist's Mother Seated, in an Oriental Headdress

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an older woman seated and facing slightly to the right. Her head is in profile view and she has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and cheekbones. She has long hair pulled back with some strands falling behind her. She wears a textured garment, possibly fur or velvet, with a high collar. Her hands are folded in her lap. The background is plain.