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Mercatoris Pragensis Vxor

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body profile view of a person standing and facing right. The individual is dressed in historical attire, wearing a tall, conical hat, a ruffled collar, and a long, fur-lined cloak. Their feet are covered by simple shoes or boots. The background is plain with some texture. Text at the top and bottom of the image offers context.

Artwork Details

Date
1642
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2541 × 3853 px
Public Domain
Yes
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