Mulier Nobilis aut Generosa Anglica

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the full body of a woman standing in profile facing left. She has delicate facial features with a slightly pointed nose and her hair is styled in an updo with some curls falling down her neck. She wears a long, layered gown with puffed sleeves, wide cuffs, and a wide collar draping over her shoulders. The skirt is gathered at the back into a bustle. She is holding a decorative fan in her left hand. There are no visible jewelry or additional objects. The background is plain.