Mulier Generosa Brabantica

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a woman dressed in old-fashioned clothes. She wears a wide, ruffled collar, a long skirt with swirling patterns, and a tall hat with a feather. One hand rests on her hip, the other holds what looks like a small object. The background is plain, focusing all attention on her. The title at the bottom calls her *"Mulier Generosa Brabantica"*—Latin for "Generous Woman of Brabant." The artist signed it in 1643, and the lines are sharp, like they were carved into metal. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.