Elegant paar in Duitse kleding by Claes Jansz. Visscher

Elegant paar in Duitse kleding 1607

quirky illustration

shading to add clarity

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

old-timey

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

19th century

Claes Jansz. Visscher's 1607 etching, "Elegant paar in Duitse kleding," depicts a pair of figures, a man and a woman, dressed in elaborate German clothing. The couple is shown in an oval frame with a landscape background, their costumes detailed with intricate embellishments. The inscription "Habitvs Germanicus" identifies the subject as German attire. The etching, which is a part of a series depicting various European costumes, is a visual record of fashion in 17th century Germany.