Matrona Parisiensis

1643

Wenceslaus Hollar

Associated Names
Wenceslaus Hollar

Artist, Bohemian, 1607 - 1677

The image shows a woman standing in a poised manner. Her body is entirely visible, displaying her attire. She faces slightly to the right, with her hands clasped in front of her, covered by a cloak. Her facial features include round cheeks and a straight nose, with hair styled in a bob cut with a middle parting, reaching her shoulders. She wears a layered outfit consisting of a skirt, a cloak with wide sleeves, and a collar draping over her shoulders. The clothing appears to be rich in fabric with a textured design. The background is plain, emphasizing the woman and her attire. The figure lacks visible jewelry or objects, drawing attention to her facial expression and clothing. Below the woman is the inscription "Matrona Parisiensis," and additional artist's details are in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5020

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 514, State i/ii


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. 514, state i/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q65026496

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