Mulier Basiliensis (Woman of Basel)

1644 (reprinted 1816)
Not on view
A woman of Basel standing whole length to front, looking towards the viewer, her left hand on her stomach; wearing a fur cap, ruff, small waistcoat over laced bodice, and three layers of skirts.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mulier Basiliensis (Woman of Basel)
  • 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)
  • Date: 1644 (reprinted 1816)
  • Medium: Etching; second state of two
  • Dimensions: Plate: 3 11/16 × 2 3/8 in. (9.3 × 6 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Carl J. Ulmann, 1924
  • Object Number: 24.57.19
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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