1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Virgo Basiliensis is a 1644 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a woman standing, facing forward, with her hands clasped in front of her. She wears a long dress with a dark vest and a tall, pointed hat. The background is plain, allowing the viewer's focus to remain on the subject. The woman's attire suggests a sense of modesty and simplicity, which may have been characteristic of the time period in which the etching was created. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look into the art of Hollar, Wenceslaus.
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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