Vrouw met stijve kanten kraag by Wenceslaus Hollar

Vrouw met stijve kanten kraag 1645

pencil drawn

facial expression drawing

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil work

"Vrouw met stijve kanten kraag" is an etching created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1645. The artwork depicts a woman with a stiff lace collar, a popular fashion trend during the 17th century, seen in other works of the period. Hollar, a prolific artist, specialized in detailed engravings and is renowned for his portraits and landscapes. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases his mastery of the medium with fine lines and intricate details.