5518 - Hollar, Wenzel

Hollar, Wenzel Aula Veneris: Six Depictions of Women in Traditional Costumes. 6 copperplate engravings. Each approx. 9.2 x 6 cm. 1648–49. Pennington 1880, 1874, 1875, 1881, 1858, and 1877; Turner (New Hollstein) 593, 601 II (of III), 602, 604, 620 I (of IV), 621 probably I (of III). From the series “Aula Veneris,” first published in London in 1644, featuring depictions of European women’s traditional attire that provide valuable insight into the various social hierarchies and roles of that era. The clothing worn by the women depicted served far more than just practical purposes—it was also a key indicator of the wearer’s origin, status, and stage of life. Excellent to outstanding prints, some with a very fine margin around the plate edge, otherwise trimmed just inside the image. Minor signs of age and wear; small mounting residues on the reverse; otherwise uniform and in very good condition. Also included are two additional portraits of women from the series “Theatrum Mulierum,” London 1643: “Lady from Mainz” and “Lady from Frankfurt” (NH 506 I (of II) and 508 II). - Please ask for condition reports for the lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalog. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalog.