1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mulier Persiana 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 wears a long, flowing dress with a cape draped over her shoulders. Her hair is styled high, and she holds a cloth or shawl in her hands. The title says *Mulier Persiana*, which means "Persian Woman," though her clothes look more like European fashion. The artist used fine lines to show the folds in her fabric. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one 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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