Mulier Generosa Coloniensis

Mulier Generosa Coloniensis

Wenceslaus Hollar

1643

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a woman in a long dress, with her arms crossed and a hat on her head. The dress is dark, and the hat has a small ball on top. The woman's face is turned to the side, and she looks serious. The woman's dress has a white collar and cuffs, and the sleeves are puffy. The dress is long and has a patterned design at the bottom. The background of the image is light-colored, and there is some text at the bottom that says "Mulier Generosa Coloniensis." This etching is a great example of the Baroque style, which often featured detailed and realistic depictions of people and objects. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out some other works by artists like Hollar, Wenceslaus.

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