Habitus et cultus Matronarum Nobilu et Rusticarum (Clothing and Manners of Noblewomen and Countrywomen) 1619 - 1623
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Adriaen Matham's 17th century engraving "Habitus et cultus Matronarum Nobilu et Rusticarum" depicts a noblewoman in elaborate dress. The woman stands facing away from the viewer in a landscape setting, her feathered hat and voluminous skirt are prominent. The intricate details of her clothing highlight the fashions of the era, while the engraved lines convey the texture of her attire. This print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable insight into the visual culture and fashion of the Dutch Golden Age.
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This series highlights the contrast between the clothing of Dutch noblewomen and that of women from the provinces. The regional clothing evolves slowly over time, while the fashionable attire of the elite is subject to foreign influences. For example, the woman in plate 1 wears a Spanish, conical farthingale beneath her skirt, while the woman in plate 2 wears the bellshaped version from France.
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