Engelse vrouw van stand met breedgerande hoed 1640 - 1707

"Engelse vrouw van stand met breedgerande hoed" (English woman of rank with a wide-brimmed hat) is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, a renowned Czech-born artist who created detailed and realistic engravings during the 17th century. This particular piece, dating between 1640 and 1707, depicts a woman of high social standing in profile. She is elegantly dressed in fashionable attire of the time, with a wide-brimmed hat, a lace collar, and a flowing dress. This work is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to Hollar's masterful technique in capturing the details of clothing and the dignified posture of his subject.