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Lady of the Court of England
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Lady of the Court of England

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1643 · etching; paper

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

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Court lady from England, standing to the left. Hairstyle with loose curly hair to the side, twisted into a bun on the back of the head, decorated with a feather. Dark bodice with décolleté, garnished with lace, dark overcoat and light underskirt. Pearl necklace (bead necklace?) around the neck, a closed folding fan in the hands.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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kostuumprentEuropeans: Englishmen (+ costume)
Credit lineNobilis Mulier Aulica Anglicana / Lady of the Court of England. 1643. Wenceslaus Hollar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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