1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Civis Londinensis Filia is a 1643 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman standing sideways. She wears a long dress with a high collar and a cap on her head. Her arms are crossed, and one hand peeks out of a pocket. The background is plain, with just a hint of a floor at the bottom. The title at the top says "Citizens daughter," which might mean she’s from a regular family, not royalty. The artist signed it in 1643, so it’s from over 370 years ago. If you like this style, check out 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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