Ten Women of Stralsund  1573

[i]Ten Women of Stralsund[/i] belongs to a group of drawings that were presumably done as studies for woodcuts for a projected book about the history of clothes. [br] Ten women are lined up, showing attire from the 1600th century. The women’s poses allow Melchior Lorck to display their garb from all angles while also creating excellent rhythm within the composition. [...