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Head of an Old Woman (so-called portrait of the artist's mother)
Cornelis Visscher (Dutch, 1619/29–1662)
Attributed to: Jan [Johannes] de Visscher (Dutch, about 1636–after 1692)
Attributed to: Jan [Johannes] de Visscher (Dutch, about 1636–after 1692)
Medium/Technique
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
11.4 x 9.1 cm (4 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.);
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP7772
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Hollstein xl.188 171, ii/iv; Smith 129; Wuss. 57 ii;
D. 129
DescriptionAccording to Christiaan Schuckman, compiler of the Hollstein volume on Cornelis Visscher, the plate is largely etched by Johannes Visscher. He attributes the burin work to Cornelis Visscher. In the stock list of Claes Claesz Visscher II: Oudt Wijfs Tronie, door ditto. [Corn. de Visscher; Kunst-Printen, op halve Bladen, gemeen Papier.] cf. Johannes Visscher: Hollstein XLI, nos. 146-147. Other title: Het Vischvrouwtje.
Marks
PDP Watermark Type: Arms of Amsterdam
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
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