Italiaanse weduwe 1598

"Italiaanse weduwe" (Italian Widow) is a 1598 woodcut by Christoph Krieger depicting a woman in a widow's mourning attire. The image features a detailed representation of 16th-century fashion, with the woman wearing a long, flowing dress and a veil covering her head. The intricate woodcut technique creates a sense of texture and detail, highlighting the folds of the fabric and the woman's sorrowful expression. The image is framed with elaborate floral patterns, reflecting the decorative style of the period. The woodcut serves as a poignant visual representation of grief and the social status of widows during the late Renaissance era.