Portrait of an Old Lady, Possibly Elisabeth Bas, Ferdinand Bol (attributed to), c. 1640 - c. 1645
oil on canvas, h 118cm × w 91.5cm More details
Rembrandt’s studio in Amsterdam quickly became a hive of activity, with many pupils eager to work in his style. This portrait was long held to be an autograph painting by Rembrandt himself. The sitter may be Elisabeth Bas, the widow of a wealthy tavern owner.