Engelse vrouw van stand met lint om het middel 1639 - 1640

"Engelse vrouw van stand met lint om het middel" is an etching created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1639-1640. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman of high standing in an elaborate, 17th-century dress. Her posture and attire convey elegance and refinement, characteristic of Hollar's detailed and meticulous style. The etching is a fine example of Hollar's mastery of the medium, capturing the textures of the woman's clothes and the subtle play of light and shadow. The subject matter, a portrait of a well-dressed woman, reflects the social concerns and aesthetics of the time.