Nobilis Mulier Gallica
1643
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1643
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman in a long, fancy dress. Her skirt has a pattern of small flowers, and she wears a dark cape over one shoulder. A ruffled collar frames her neck, and her hair is pulled back under a cap. She stands sideways, one hand resting on her hip, the other holding her skirt slightly. The title at the top calls her a "Noble-woman of France," and the Latin below reads *Nobilis Mulier Gallica*. The artist’s name, Hollar, is signed in the corner. Next, look up etching to see how this image was made.
