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Mulier Basiliensis, by Wenceslaus Hollar, ink, 1644

Mulier Basiliensis

Wenceslaus Hollar

1644

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Mulier Basiliensis is a 1644 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Wenceslaus Hollar
When & what style?
1644 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a woman in a long dress and apron, with a large collar and a hat. She has her hands on her waist. The woman's clothing and hairstyle suggest she is from a specific time and place, but the image doesn't give away any details about her identity or story. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this etching, you might want to look up Hollar, Wenceslaus.

About the artist

Portrait of Wenceslaus Hollar
Artist

Wenceslaus Hollar

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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