Adellijke Venetiaanse dame, gekleed voor een officieel feest 1598

"Adellijke Venetiaanse dame, gekleed voor een officieel feest" (Noble Venetian Lady, Dressed for an Official Feast) is a 1598 engraving by Christoph Krieger, depicting a woman in elaborate Renaissance dress. The image features intricate detail, highlighting the elaborate and fashionable clothing worn by high-society Venetian women of the period. The engraving was likely part of a larger work, likely a book about Venetian fashion or society. The title, "Nobille ornata alle feste", emphasizes the importance of attire for social events, and the artwork captures the elegance and status associated with such gatherings. The fine lines of the engraving create a sense of refinement, and the image provides a glimpse into the world of 16th-century Venetian aristocracy.