Habitus et cultus Matronarum Nobilu et Rusticarum (Clothing and Manners of Noblewomen and Countrywomen) 1619 - 1623
adriaenmatham
light pencil work
mechanical pen drawing
pencil sketch
old engraving style
caricature
cartoon sketch
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
sketchbook drawing
portrait drawing
Adriaen Matham's engraving, "Habitus et cultus Matronarum Nobilu et Rusticarum" (Clothing and Manners of Noblewomen and Countrywomen), created between 1619 and 1623, depicts a woman in a wide-brimmed hat and loose robe, carrying a large drum and a chicken. The scene, likely set in the Dutch countryside, showcases the everyday life of a countrywoman. Matham, known for his detailed engravings, captures the texture of the woman's clothing and the surrounding landscape, providing a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch culture. This etching, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a fascinating study of attire and customs of the time.
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This series highlights the contrast between the clothing of Dutch noblewomen and that of women from the provinces. The regional clothing evolves slowly over time, while the fashionable attire of the elite is subject to foreign influences. For example, the woman in plate 1 wears a Spanish, conical farthingale beneath her skirt, while the woman in plate 2 wears the bellshaped version from France.
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