1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ancilla Argentinensis is a 1643 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman in old-fashioned clothes. She’s wearing a long skirt with layers of fabric, a high collar, and a hat pulled low. One hand rests on her hip, and she’s standing on a simple floor line. The title says *Ancilla Argentinensis*—that means "Argentinian Maid," but we don’t know if she’s from Argentina or just dressed in a style linked to it. The artist signed it in 1643. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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