1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mulier Wiennensis Austri is a 1643 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 wide-brimmed hat, a puffy collar, and a long dress with a high waist. Her hands hold what looks like a fan or a small book, and her shoes have a simple bow. The artist signed it in 1643, and the words at the bottom say "Mulier Wiennensis, Austri," which likely means "Woman of Vienna, Austria." The drawing is made using a technique that creates fine lines and textures. Look up etching to see how this kind of print was made.
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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