Study of an old woman (Rembrandt's mother)

The portrait presents an elderly woman in a dark, fur-trimmed garment, shown in a three-quarter view against a muted brown background. Her face is softly lit with warm flesh tones and subtle pinks, while the clothing and hair are rendered in deep browns and blacks, creating a strong tonal contrast and a chiaroscuro effect. The brushwork is painterly and textured, with visible strokes and glazing that give a sense of age and a contemplative, intimate mood typical of Rembrandt’s portrait style.