Mercatoris Francofurtensis Vxor

1643

Wenceslaus Hollar

Associated Names
Wenceslaus Hollar

Artist, Bohemian, 1607 - 1677

The image shows a full-body drawing of a woman standing in profile. She is facing to the left. Her facial features and high, voluminous hairstyle with a large fur headpiece are detailed. The woman wears an elaborate gown with layers, an intricately designed bodice with ruffles, a high, lacy collar, and a long, full skirt covering her legs, with toes of shoes visible. Her right hand is outstretched, possibly holding a small book or fan. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4996

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 508, State i/ii

  • Series Title

    Theatrum mulierum and Aula Veneris [Pennington 1804-1907]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1982

  • Pennington, Richard. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Etched Work of Wenceslaus Hollar 1607-1677. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1982.

1996

  • The New Hollstein German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700. (Wenceslaus Hollar, Simon Turner, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 508, state i/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q65026438

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