1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nobilis Mulier Aulica Anglicana is a 1643 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman dressed in old-fashioned court clothes. Her long skirt is detailed with folds, and she wears a high collar with ruffles. One hand rests on her hip, while the other holds what looks like a fan or a small book. The title at the bottom, *Nobilis Mulier Aulica Anglicana*, hints she’s a noblewoman from England’s court. The artist used fine lines to show texture in her dress and hair. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
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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