The Artist's Mother with Her Hand on Her Chest
1631
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Artist's Mother with Her Hand on Her Chest is a 1631 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman with long, wavy hair pulled back. She’s wearing a high-necked dress and rests one hand on her chest. The lines around her face and hair are rough and textured, almost like tangled threads. The artist used a technique that lets ink fill the scratched lines, making the hair and fabric look fuzzy. This was made in 1631, and the signature in the corner confirms it’s by Rembrandt. Next, look up etching to see how this method works.
