Old Woman Saying Grace, Known as ‘The Prayer without End’ — History & Facts
An old woman prays devoutly before eating her meal. She does not let the begging cat tugging impatiently on the tablecloth distract her. The virtue of the old woman lies in her self-control and sense of duty to God.
Just like his teacher Rembrandt, Maes focuses attention on the essence of the scene through restricted lighting.
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Portrait of George Bredehoff de Vicq as Ganymede
Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Man
Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Woman
Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of Petronella Dunois
Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Woman
Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Man
Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Man
Nicolaes Maes
A Family Group
Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a young man, possibly Simon van Alphen (1650-1730)
Nicolaes Maes
More Religious Art
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The Return of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
The Garden of Earthly Delights
El Bosco
Count Orgaz’ funeral
El Greco
The Hundred Guilder Print: the central piece with Christ preaching, the plate arched
Rembrandt van Rijn
The Descent from the Cross
Rogier van der Weyden
The return of the prodigal son
Rembrandt van Rijn