Woman with a Millstone Ruff

Wenceslaus Hollar

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white drawing of a woman. The woman has fair skin and her hair is covered by a headscarf that covers her ears. She wears a large, frilly collar around her neck known as a millstone ruff. The woman's attire consists of a dark-colored dress with puffy sleeves and a front panel. The drawing is circular and features two thin lines forming a border around the woman's portrait. The background of the drawing resembles aged paper with darker spots and lighter areas, creating a mottled effect. The artist's signature appears in the bottom-left corner.