Bohemian Noblewoman (Nobilis Mulier Bohemica / Bõhmische vom Adell)

1649
Not on view
A Bohemian noblewoman standing whole length slightly to right; wearing a fur cap, stiff lace-trimmed collar, fur-trimmed robe over gown buttoned along the front, and underskirt with striped border.

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Object Information
  • Title: Bohemian Noblewoman (Nobilis Mulier Bohemica / Bõhmische vom Adell)
  • Series/Portfolio: Aula Veneris: Title and fifty plates (New Hollstein 571-621)
  • Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
  • Date: 1649
  • Medium: Etching; first state of two
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 3 9/16 × 2 5/16 in. (9 × 5.8 cm)
    cut on the platemark at sides and c. 2 mm in height.
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.81.3.100
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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