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Woman of Basel
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Woman of Basel

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1644 · etching; paper

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

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Woman from Basel, wearing a fur cap and a narrow double pleated collar. Lacing bodice with a square neckline and tight sleeves with fur cuffs. On the shoulders an extra panel trimmed with fur. The shirt has a split at the front trimmed with lace. Around gathered ankle-length skirt over which a dark apron.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMulier Basiliensis. 1644. Wenceslaus Hollar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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