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Mulier Moresca

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing, facing slightly to the left. The person's face is partially obscured by a hood, but visible facial features include a prominent nose and eyes. The individual wears a long, flowing garment that appears to include a cloak or a cape draped over the shoulders and fastened at the front with a decorated belt. The garment underneath has a number of buttons visible at the chest, and the sleeves are long and fitted. One hand is positioned over the chest, while the other is lifted slightly, and the person is holding a patterned cloth. The feet are covered by fabric, visible beneath the hem of the clothing. The figure wears a head covering that is both a hat and a veil that frames the face. The background of the image is plain, with no distinct features or objects.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1644
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2521 × 3851 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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