Staande figuur met een muts en een kruik 17th century

This print depicts a standing figure with a hat and a jug and was created anonymously. The figure, possibly a woman, is adorned in what appears to be a turban-like hat with a veil, a long dress, and soft slippers. What does it mean to witness a depiction of a woman from an anonymous hand? The figure carries a jug, a symbol of nourishment. Consider this: whose stories are told, and who remains unnamed in the annals of history? The act of standing, of being upright, carries connotations of strength. Yet, the soft lines and delicate etching render a feeling of vulnerability. There is a negotiation in the details of representation, a balance of power and erasure. This print asks us to contemplate the narratives embedded in anonymity, and to acknowledge the silent voices that contribute to the historical narrative.