Wenceslaus Hollar
1607–1677 · Bohemian · 10 artworks
Baroqueetchingengravingdetailed lineworktopographical accuracyportraiture
artist bio
Wenceslaus Hollar was a Bohemian etcher and engraver, celebrated for his detailed and prolific output. He is particularly known for his topographical views and portraits, which provide valuable historical records of 17th-century Europe.
what you'll learn
Studying Hollar's work allows students to understand the techniques of etching and engraving, as well as the importance of detail and accuracy in representational art. Students can also learn about historical context through his depictions of people, places, and objects.
related: Rembrandt van Rijn, Hans Holbein the Younger
10 artworks
Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp
1649
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Lancelot Andrewes
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Aretino
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The Child and Death, after Hans Holbein the Younger
1651
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Arcolano Armafrodito
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Altoviti, or della Casa
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Anne Boleyn
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Anna Maria, Queen of Spain
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Elias Allen
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Portrait of Sir Henry Guildford, after Hans Holbein the Younger
1647
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