Matrona Suizzera 1598

christophkrieger

pen drawing

pen sketch

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Matrona Suizzera" is a 1598 woodcut by Christoph Krieger depicting a Swiss woman. The engraving shows her wearing traditional clothing, with a long, pleated skirt, a fitted bodice, and a cap. The image is framed by an ornate border of scrolling foliage and mythical beasts. This print exemplifies the genre of fashion illustration popular in the Renaissance, which sought to document the styles and dress of different cultures across Europe.