Old Woman Scolding a Man

Johann Eleazar Schenau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three figures’ heads and shoulders in an intricate and detailed black-and-white sketch. The main figure on the left is a male face in profile with a prominent, rounded forehead, closed eyes, and long, loose hair that flows down under a hat. In the center, another male head appears with a slightly upturned nose and mouth. The third figure on the right, shown in a partial side profile, has exaggerated features with a long, hooked nose and a wide-open mouth as if shouting. The background is textured with lines and stippling. There are no notable jewelry or objects held by the characters.