Nobilis Mulier Anglicana

1643

Wenceslaus Hollar

Associated Names
Wenceslaus Hollar

Artist, Bohemian, 1607 - 1677

The image shows a full-body illustration of an English noblewoman. She is standing upright, slightly turned towards her left, with her left arm extended in front of her. The woman's facial features include a slightly rounded face, a small chin, and an expressionless gaze towards the viewer. Her hair is curly and shoulder-length, with ringlets framing her face. She wears an intricate gown with a high collar, puffed sleeves, and lace details. She holds a small purse in her left hand that hangs down at her side. The background is plain. The engraving features detailed lines capturing the texture of her clothing and hair. The text "Nobilis Mulier Anglicana" at the bottom of the image identifies her as an English noblewoman.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5034

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 518, State ii/iii

  • 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. 518, state ii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65026522

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