Vidua Senensis in Hetruria (Widow of Siena in Tuscany) from H. Weigel's Trachtenbuch, plate 51 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century c. 1577 - 1937

This woodcut, *Vidua Senensis in Hetruria* (Widow of Siena in Tuscany), is from Jost Amman’s *Trachtenbuch,* a series of woodcuts depicting the clothing of people from different regions of Europe. This particular image depicts a woman from Siena wearing a long, flowing gown and a veil, a common style of dress for women of that period. Amman’s work is notable for its detailed and accurate portrayal of the fashions and customs of the time. The woodcut’s crisp lines and meticulous rendering showcase Amman’s talent as an artist and illustrator, contributing to the lasting legacy of his work as a valuable visual document of 16th-century life.