1640
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Several Habits of English Women, from the Nobility to the Country Women as they are in these times: The Woman with Scissors is a 1640 by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, depicting Bohemia, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a woman standing in profile, facing left. She is dressed in a long, dark robe with a lighter-colored apron and a head covering. Her hands are clasped in front of her, and she holds a pair of scissors in her right hand. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest she is from a lower social class. The artist has captured her likeness in a simple yet detailed manner, emphasizing the textures of her clothing and the folds of her apron. This portrait is characteristic of the Baroque style, which often featured realistic and detailed depictions of everyday life. You can explore more works like this by looking into the Baroque movement.
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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