Vrouw uit Portugal 1562

This is a 16th-century engraving by François Desprez, known as "Vrouw uit Portugal" (Woman from Portugal). The small woodcut depicts a woman standing within an ornate frame, dressed in a long gown and hood. The figure's face is obscured, yet the detailed rendering of her clothing and the decorative frame reflect the artist's meticulous craftsmanship. The engraving, with its use of hatched lines for shading, is representative of the printing techniques prevalent during the Renaissance.