1649
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mulier Matrisana is a 1649 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman standing sideways. She’s wearing a long dress with patterned sleeves and a headscarf. Her left hand rests on her hip, and her right hand holds something small, like a fan or a book. The title at the bottom, *Mulier Matrisana*, hints this might be a woman from a specific place or role, but the artist didn’t label her further. The sketch looks simple but precise, with fine lines showing the folds in her clothes. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like Hollar made detailed prints.
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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