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Nobilis Mulier Aulica Anglicana

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman in a full-length portrait standing in profile, turned slightly to her left. She has tightly curled hair, a high forehead, and is wearing an elaborate gown with lace trim on the collar and cuffs. She is holding a folded fan at her waistline and wearing a pearl necklace. The background is plain with text inscriptions including "Lady of the Court of England" and "Nobilis Mulier Aulica Anglicana."

Artwork Details

Date
1643
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2888 × 4246 px
Public Domain
Yes
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