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

(Dutch, 1619/29–1662)
(Dutch, about 1636–after 1692)
Medium/TechniqueEtching and engraving
Dimensions11.4 x 9.1 cm (4 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.);
Credit LineHarvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession numberP7772
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsIn plate at bottom: Cornelius de Visscher ad vivum delineavit, et fecit aqua forte. Nicolaus Visscher Excudit. Later inscriptions or marks: Verso LC in graphite pencil: 134 [encircled] Verso LL stamped in red ink--mark of Sewall, Lugt 1309
ProvenanceHenry F. Sewall (1816-1896, New York, Lugt 1309); acquired 1897