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Woman of Westphalia from the Archbishopric of Münster
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Woman of Westphalia from the Archbishopric of Münster

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1643 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Woman from Westphalia, turned slightly to the left, with a white cap that stands up in a point in the middle above the forehead. Lying round collar trimmed with... Laced bodice with long sleeves puffed at the shoulder and tight-fitting around the lower arm. Black kerchief. Around gathered, ankle-length skirt over which a slightly longer apron. Striped, close-fitting shoes with half-high heel and rosette.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMulier Westphalica ex Archiep Monasteri. 1643. Wenceslaus Hollar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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