Mulier Antverpiensis bonae qualitatis 1643

"Mulier Antverpiensis bonae qualitatis" is an etching created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1643. The artwork depicts a woman from Antwerp, standing in profile and wearing a long, flowing gown and a cloak. Hollar, a prolific Czech-born printmaker, is known for his detailed and precise depictions of people, places, and objects. This etching exemplifies his meticulous style and keen observation of detail, capturing the intricate folds of the woman's clothing and the subtle expressions on her face. The work is part of a series of prints illustrating the various social classes of 17th-century Europe.