Historic Women’s Fashion Illustrations

Engravings showcasing traditional garments of European women, featuring intricate details, elaborate skirts, and period-appropriate accessories.

Mulier Generosa Italica / Italian Gentle Woman, Wenceslaus Hollar, 1644  Woman of prestige from Italy, in profile to the right, a range in hand. A small black hat with spring diagonally on the forehead. Large flat collar, trimmed with lace above a cover (kite) From brokaat, with loose decorative sleeves. A folded fan in the left hand. No. 6 from series with twelve costumes from different countries.  paper etching  Italy
Mulier Generosa Italica / Italian Gentle Woman, Wenceslaus Hollar, 1644 Woman of prestige from Italy, in profile to the right, a range in hand. A small black hat with spring diagonally on the forehead. Large flat collar, trimmed with lace above a cover (kite) From brokaat, with loose decorative sleeves. A folded fan in the left hand. No. 6 from series with twelve costumes from different countries. paper etching Italy