384 - W. HOLLAR (1607–1677), A Woman from Calabria, c. 1649, etching

W. HOLLAR (1607–1677), A Woman from Calabria, c. 1649, etching Wenzel Hollar (1607 Prague–1677 London): Calabrian Woman, a Calabrian woman in traditional 17th-century costume, c. 1649, etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower left of the printing plate: “WHollar fecit.” Inscribed in the printing plate: “Ein Calabrische Fraw / Mulier Calabra, vulgo, Foretana di Napoli.” Date: c. 1649 Description: The etching depicts a standing woman in traditional costume, known as a “Calabrian woman.” She is wearing a long dress with a bodice that accentuates her waist. The sleeves are wide and end in cuffs. A shawl is wrapped around her hips, and she is wearing a headscarf. Her facial expression is calm, with a slight smile playing around her lips. The composition is frontal, with little sense of depth, which places the focus on the detailed depiction of the clothing. The lighting is even, with no dramatic shadows, giving the scene a calm, documentary quality. Keywords: Mrs., 17th century, Baroque, Costumes, Germany, Size: Paper: 9.6 cm x 6.1 cm (3.8 x 2.4 in) Condition: Good condition. Clear impression, with fine margins around the platemark.