1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Old Woman Standing is a 1648 ink by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman standing sideways, dressed in a long coat with a wide belt and a hat that has a feather or decoration on top. Her sleeves are puffy at the shoulders, and her hands rest on her stomach. The lines are rough and dark, giving the whole image a scratchy, almost textured look. The artist used a technique that leaves visible marks, like tiny scratches in the paper. This isn’t smooth like a painting—it’s more like drawing directly into the surface. If you like this style, look up etching to see how it works.
Cornelis Pietersz Bega, or Cornelis Pietersz Begijn (1631/32 – 27 August 1664) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver.
See the richer artist page
