Portret van een vrouw met houpette 1625 - 1727

"Portret van een vrouw met houpette" is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, dating from 1625-1677. The artwork depicts a woman in a simple dress, with a headdress adorned with a single, prominent tassel. The composition features a close-up portrait of the woman, placed within an oval frame. Hollar's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the intricate lines and shading of the etching, creates a sense of realism and intimacy. This work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Hollar's mastery of the etching technique and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.