1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Matrisana M. is a 1648 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman from behind, wearing a long, patterned dress with a high collar and a head covering. Her sleeves are loose, and the dress has detailed stitching along the edges. The floor is a simple line, and the whole scene is in black and white. The title at the bottom reads *Matrisana M.*, and the artist signed it in 1648. The clothing looks formal, like something worn by a woman of status. Next, look into the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
See the richer artist page
