Portret van een vrouw met ingevlochten opgestoken haar 1646

Wenceslaus Hollar's 1646 etching "Portret van een vrouw met ingevlochten opgestoken haar" depicts a woman, likely of noble birth, in a three-quarter profile. She is posed in a dignified manner, her hands clasped together, and her gaze directed forward. Her elaborately styled hair is a hallmark of the era's fashion, and the detail of her clothing suggests a focus on craftsmanship. Hollar, a renowned Bohemian artist, was famous for his detailed etchings, a technique he mastered in the 17th century. This particular piece exemplifies his skill in capturing both the individual characteristics of his subjects and the nuances of the clothing and accessories of the period.