W. Hollar. (Nobleman) 17th century etching. Bohemia
$225.00
“Nobilis Muhlier Bohemina – Ein Bohemische von Adell”
Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677) was a Bohemian etcher known in England as Wenceslaus or Wenceslas and in Germany as Wenzel Hollar. He was born in Prague and died in London.
He produced some 2740 engravings of a wide variety of subjects including religious, mythological, historical, geographical and maps, portraits, costumes, sports, natural history, etc. His smaller works are jewel-like, minutely detailed to convey the textures of clothing and the distinctive facial features and hairstyles of his subjects.
Signed in the plate “W. Hollar fecit 1649”
4 5/8 x 2 3/4 inches, sheet.
A crisp impression. Excellent condition save soft fold.
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