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Mulier Basiliensis

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing upright with one hand on their hip and the other on their dress. They are facing forward with an oval-shaped face and minimal facial features. Their hair is styled in a rounded shape. The person is wearing a long dress with full sleeves, a fitted bodice, and a voluminous skirt that reaches the feet. A darker garment is worn over the shoulders. There are no visible accessories or objects in the image, and the background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1644
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2812 × 4252 px
Public Domain
Yes
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