1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Rich Old Woman is a 1504 by Agostino dei Musi, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows two people standing close together. One looks rich, with fancy clothes and a belt full of coins. The other is older, wearing a loose robe and holding a purse. Both have detailed faces and curly hair, and the background is plain with a woven texture. The older person’s smile and the way they’re holding the purse suggest they’re happy to share. The coins and belt hint at wealth, but the focus is on their connection. Next, look up Renaissance to see how artists used everyday scenes to tell deeper stories.
Agostino Veneziano ("Venetian Agostino"), whose real name was Agostino de' Musi (c. 1490 – c. 1540), was an important and prolific Italian engraver of the Renaissance.
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