Mulier Antuerpiensis
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mulier Antuerpiensis is a 1643 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white etching shows a woman standing sideways, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long, patterned dress. Her sleeves are puffy, and she holds a small bag at her side. The lines in the print are sharp, with lots of cross-hatching to show fabric folds and shadows. The title at the bottom, *Mulier Antuerpiensis*, suggests she’s meant to represent someone from Antwerp. The artist signed it in 1643, so it’s from that year. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
