A Grotesque Old Woman by Quentin Matsys – Canvas

The Ugly Duchess (also known as A Grotesque Old Woman) is a satirical portrait painted by the Flemish artist Quentin Matsys around 1513.

The painting is in oil on an oak panel, measures 62.4 by 45.5 cm. It shows a grotesque old woman with wrinkled skin and withered breasts. She wears the aristocratic horned headdress (Escoffion) of her youth, out of fashion by the time of the painting, and holds in her right hand a red flower, then a symbol of engagement, indicating that she is trying to attract a suitor. However, it has been described as a bud that will ‘likely never blossom’. The work is Matsys’ best-known painting.

The painting was long thought to have been derived from a putative lost work by Leonardo da Vinci, on the basis of its striking resemblance to two caricature drawings of heads commonly attributed to the Italian artist. However, the caricatures are now thought to be based on the work of Matsys, who is known to have exchanged drawings with Leonardo. (Wikipedia)

The canvas texture intensifies the image’s natural look and feel.

– Canvas frames are made of FSC® certified wood. When not available PEFC or equivalent.

– Thin canvas has a 2-3 cm (0.8-1.2″) thick frame

– Thick canvas has a 4 cm (1.6″) thick frame

– Shipped in protective packaging and strong boxes to ensure no damage during transportation.

– Mounting kit included

Printed and shipped on demand. No minimums.