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Mulier Nobilis aut Generosa Gallica

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a woman shown in full length. She is standing in a three-quarter profile, facing slightly to the left. Her facial features include a delicate, composed expression with eyes gazing forward and a slightly elongated face. Her hair is styled in loose waves, cascading down past her shoulders. She is dressed in an elegant gown with intricate patterns on the skirt and a full, dark, flowing cloak over her shoulder. The bodice is adorned with lace detailing and has short sleeves with similar lace trim. In her hands, she holds a closed fan delicately. She appears to wear no visible jewelry. The background of the image is plain, with no discernible details, placing full emphasis on the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1644
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2875 × 4290 px
Public Domain
Yes
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