1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mulier Nobilis aut Generosa Gallica is a 1644 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, fancy dress with detailed patterns on the skirt and a high collar. Her hair is pulled back, and she holds a fan in one hand while the other rests on her hip. The title at the top calls her a "French Lady or a Gentlewoman," and the bottom text says it was printed in 1644. The lines are sharp, showing every fold in her clothes. Look up etching to see how artists like this made 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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