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Woman with a Ruff in Profile

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust portrait of a person in profile facing to the right. The person has a prominent nose and high cheekbones, with neatly styled hair possibly pulled back with intricate detailing around the ear area. They are wearing an elaborate garment with a ruffled collar, patterned trim on the shoulders and sleeves, and no visible jewelry. The background features a circular frame with a crosshatch design, and the artwork appears to be an etching with a signature and date, "W. Hollar fecit 1643," on the lower left side outside the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1643
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3478 × 3774 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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