Virgo Argentinensis (Unmarried woman from Strasbourg)
A young woman from Strasbourg walking to left towards the viewer, her left hand on her stomach; wearing a dark cap, ruff, short fur-trimmed waistcoat over laced bodice, apron over two skirts, the longer with fur edge, and shoes fastened with ribbon.
Artwork Details
- Title: Virgo Argentinensis (Unmarried woman from Strasbourg)
- Series/Portfolio: "Theatrum Mulierum" and "Aula Veneris" reprinted in "A collection of original etchings," printed by J. M'Creery, 1816
- Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
- Publisher: J. M'Creery (London)
- Date: 1644 (reprinted 1816)
- Medium: Etching; only state
- Dimensions: Plate: 3 9/16 × 2 5/16 in. (9.1 × 5.8 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Gift of Carl J. Ulmann, 1924
- Object Number: 24.57.16
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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