Roman courtesan or prostitute of the era of the 16th century

Roman courtesan or prostitute of the era of the 16th century. She wears a long dress of satin or silk moire, velvet simarre cape, white toile collar and pearl necklace. Her hair is dyed blonde, tied with silk cords in a gold net decorated with pearls and jewels. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann. Woodblock engraving by Gerard Seguin and E.F. Huyot after a woodcut by Christoph Krieger from Cesare Vecellio's 16th century Costumes anciens et modernes, Habiti antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo, Firman Didot Ferris Fils, Paris, 1859-1860

16th Century Cesare Vecellio Christoph Krieger Costumes Anciens Et Modernes Courtesan Decorative Border E.f. Huyot Fellmann Firman Didot Ferris Fils Gerard Seguin H. Catenacci Jewels Long Dress Native Costume Pearl Necklace Prostitute Satin Traditional Costume Whore Woodblock

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