Matrona Argentinensis Caenam Dni Accedens e des Nymphs)

1644-1650

Wenceslaus Hollar

Associated Names
Wenceslaus Hollar

Artist, Bohemian, 1607 - 1677

The image shows a full-body portrait of a person standing upright. The person is facing slightly to the side, with hands resting near the waist. Their facial features include a serious expression, with a high, stiff ruff surrounding the neck, giving prominence to their face. They are wearing a rounded hat that is fitted closely to the head, obscuring the hair. The clothing consists of a long, heavy gown with full sleeves and a wide, layered collar. There is no visible jewelry, and no objects are being held. The background is plain and unadorned. The bottom of the image includes a signature and inscription in Latin text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5000

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 614, State only

  • 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. 614, state only.

Wikidata ID

Q65026445

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