
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.
Official Citations
Curatorial Affinity Stream
Continuing the Universe of Cornelis Visscher Dutch, c. 1629-1658
Baroque • Holland • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries
Continuous Discovery