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Italian Gentlewoman
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Italian Gentlewoman

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1644 · etching; paper

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

About this work

Woman of standing from Italy, in profile to the right, holding a fan. Diagonally on the forehead a small black hat with a feather. Large flat collar, trimmed with lace above an overcoat (flyer?) of brocade, with loose decorative sleeves. A closed fan in the left hand. No. 6 from series with twelve costumes from different countries.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMulier Generosa Italica / Italian Gentle Woman. 1644. Wenceslaus Hollar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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