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Wenceslaus Hollar

Associated Names
Wenceslaus Hollar

Artist, Bohemian, 1607 - 1677

The image shows a landscape with an eye-level view of a townscape. The horizon is low, featuring a vast sky with a few clouds. Prominent structures like a church tower and a windmill can be seen on the horizon, alongside a row of buildings. In the foreground, there are wooden barrels or large spools on the ground, suggesting an industrial or agricultural setting. The etching is detailed, depicting architectural and natural elements with precision using fine lines. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of black and gray, typical for etchings, creating a detailed visual impact.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4926

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 132, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1982

  • Pennington, Richard. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Etched Work of Wenceslaus Hollar 1607-1677. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1982.

1996

  • The New Hollstein German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700. (Wenceslaus Hollar, Simon Turner, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 132, state only.

Wikidata ID

Q64962429

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