Artwork
Mulier Coloniensis
Mulier Coloniensis is an ink print by the Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Mulier Coloniensis is an etching created by Wenceslaus Hollar around 1643. The print depicts a woman standing in a long, hooded coat.
Subject & Meaning
The title, Mulier Coloniensis, translates to 'woman from Cologne', suggesting the subject's origin. The woman is shown in profile, facing away, wearing a heavy coat that obscures her head and body.
Technique & Style
Hollar used fine etched lines to convey texture, particularly in the folds of the woman's clothing. The resulting image is a detailed, black-and-white representation.
History & Provenance
Wenceslaus Hollar, born in Prague in 1607, was a Czech-born engraver and etcher who spent much of his career in England, dying in London in 1677.
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.
