Rembrandt Student Copy Appraisal

Old Woman Reading a Book (Rembrandt Student Copy)

This item is a framed reproduction of 'Old Woman Reading' (popularly known as 'Rembrandt's Mother'), a work originally attributed to Rembrandt van Rijn but later credited to his circle or student Gerrit Dou. The painting depicts an elderly woman in profile, wearing fur-trimmed attire and a distinctive headpiece, deeply engrossed in a large, illuminated folio. The palette is dominated by dark, tenebrist tones with dramatic lighting hitting the face and the book's pages. The work is housed in an ornate, 20th-century Rococo-style vintage frame featuring heavy gesso-molded acanthus leaves and shell motifs at the corners. The frame has a metallic gold gilded finish that shows minor surface wear and a light patina consistent with mid-century age. While it lacks visible signatures in this view, the execution suggests a high-quality decorative print or a student study rather than a 17th-century original. The condition appears stable, with slight dust accumulation in the deep recesses of the frame's carving. The overall presentation reflects a classic European Baroque aesthetic intended for traditional interior decor.