Artwork
Mulier Aulica Turca
Mulier Aulica Turca is an ink print by the Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar. It dates from 1644 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Mulier Aulica Turca is an etching created by Wenceslaus Hollar around 1644. The print depicts a woman in formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The work shows a standing figure wearing a long, patterned robe and headscarf, holding a fan. The title, Mulier Aulica Turca, suggests that the subject is a Turkish courtly woman, reflecting Hollar's interest in costume and ethnographic subjects.
Technique & Style
Hollar used etching to achieve fine lines that capture the details of the subject's clothing. The print is rendered in black and white, with a simple floor line indicating the figure's setting.
Context
The work is part of the broader tradition of European printmaking in the 17th century, a field in which Hollar was active throughout his career.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
