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Head of an Old Woman (so-called portrait of Visscher's mother)
The Art Institute of Chicago

Head of an Old Woman (so-called portrait of Visscher's mother)

Description

Cornelis Visscher was an etcher, draughtsman, and publisher in Haarlem, where he joined the Guild of St. Luke in 1653. This plate was largely etched by Johannes Visscher, Cornelis's brother, with engraving done by Cornelis.

Dimensions

Sheet

Movement / Period

Baroque

Accession No

9381

Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Cornelis Visscher Dutch, c. 1629-1658

Baroque • Holland • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries