1649
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Matrona Tiguriensis is a 1649 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white etching of a woman in old-fashioned clothes. She’s wearing a wide, dark skirt that touches the floor, a white ruffled collar, and a dark cape over her shoulders. Her hands are clasped in front of her, and she has a chain hanging from her belt. The title at the bottom reads *Matrona Tiguriensis*, which might hint at her identity or role. The style looks simple but precise, typical of the time. If you like this, check out etching to see how artists used ink and metal plates to make prints like this.
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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