Self-Portrait at the Age of Twelve
Anna Maria Waser's "Self-Portrait at the Age of Twelve," painted in 1691, isn’t merely a depiction of a young girl; it’s a remarkably poignant and surprisingly mature glimpse into the burgeoning talent of a pioneering Swiss artist. This captivating work, now residing within the Kunsthaus Zürich’s collection, transcends its youthful subject matter to reveal a profound understanding of light, composition, and the very essence of self-representation – qualities that would…