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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bust of an Old Woman is a 1648 ink by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of an older woman’s face and shoulders. She wears a large, puffy hat and a high collar that frames her chin. The lines are scratchy and textured, especially around her hair and the fabric of her clothes. The artist used a technique that creates a rough, almost grainy look—like tiny marks piled up. This was a way to add depth without color. Next, look up *etching* to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Cornelis Pietersz Bega, or Cornelis Pietersz Begijn (1631/32 – 27 August 1664) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver.
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