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Wenceslaus Hollar

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Etching of a village road with carts, horses, figures, and a canal lined with houses and trees.

The Straight Canal

1650

Engraved allegory with a seated nobleman, a skeleton, winged figures and a Latin inscription beneath, by Wenceslaus Hollar.

Allegory on the Death of the Earl of Arundel

ca. 1646

Engraved portrait of Elias Allen holding dividers, surrounded by astronomical and mathematical instruments.

Elias Allen

1666

Etching of a nude woman asleep under a large tree, with a quiver of arrows beside her and a landscape behind.

Sleeping figure of Diana the huntress

1644-52

Etching of a rich man in a fur robe confronted by a skeleton with an hourglass and a winged demon on his shoulder.

Rich Man, from "Dance of Death"

1651

Etched roundel of Judah and Tamar, a bearded man with a staff faces a seated woman, with sheep and a tent behind them.

Judah and Tamar

1640

Engraving of a crowned king on a throne receiving a woman and a crowd of attendants in an ornate columned hall.

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba

1642

Etching of a snowy farmyard with a barn, bare trees, horses and figures in winter cloaks, including a group inside the stable

Adoration of the Kings

1646

Etched title page with hunting hounds, a stag head, a rifle, and a coat of arms beneath a Latin dedication.

Titlepage with hounds and hunting equipment

1646

Etching of six slender hounds grouped on an open field, some standing and two seated in the foreground.

Six Hounds

1646

Etching of eleven hounds grouped on open ground, some standing, sitting and lying down, rendered in fine hatched lines.

Eleven Hounds

1646

Etching of a dead stag lying beneath a large tree, legs outstretched, with a distant landscape behind it.

Dead stag

1646

Etching of a dead stag beside a tree trunk, with two living deer in the background on a open field.

A dead stag (anonymous copy)

after 1647

Etching of a wooded landscape with tall trees, grazing sheep near a pond, small figures in the foreground, and clouds above.

Wooded Landscape

1644

Etched forest clearing with herders, pigs and cattle on a path beneath tall trees, by Wenceslaus Hollar.

Pigherder and Cowherd Conversing in a Clearing

1648-50

Etching of the infant Jesus and St. John embracing under a tree, with winged cherubs and a lamb at left.

Jesus and St. John embracing, with Cherubs

1646

Etching of infant Jesus and St. John the Baptist with a lamb, a cross and winged cherubs beside a flower basket.

Jesus, St. John the Baptist and four cherubs

1646

Etching of seven winged putti struggling to carry a wooden cross among clouds, with cherubs watching from above.

Seven putti carrying the cross

1646

Etching of nude putti with satyrs, a goat, grapes and a wine vessel in an outdoor landscape.

Four boys, two satyrs and a goat

1654

Etching of putti, two satyrs and a goat with grapes and wine in an outdoor bacchanal scene.

Four boys, two satyrs, and a goat (copy in reverse)

17th century

Etching of four nude children and a goat in a landscape, one child wearing a leafy wreath, seen from behind.

Four boys, a young satyr and a goat

1647

Etching of four nude boys and a satyr with a shaggy goat in a hilly landscape under clouds.

Four boys, a young satyr and a goat (copy in reverse)

17th century

Etching of two satyrs playing pipes beside a reclining boy, with goats and sheep gathered under a tree in a pastoral landscap

Two young satyrs and a boy

1647

Etching of two satyrs and a boy playing pipes in a pastoral landscape with goats and a sheep beside them.

Two young satyrs and a boy (copy in reverse)

1647

Etching of four boys, a satyr blowing a horn, and a leopard with grape vines in a hilly landscape.

Four boys, a young satyr, and a leopard

1647

Etching of five nude boys, two satyrs and a goat in a pastoral landscape, with a tambourine, jug and grapevine.

Five boys, two satyrs and a goat

1647

Etched title page with putti holding fruit garlands around a blank oval cartouche, with scrollwork and a cornucopia below.

Paedopaegnion: Third Title Page: Petrus vanden Avont Belga Antuerpianus pictor

1651

Etched title page with an oval portrait of a man surrounded by nude putti, fruit garlands and a cornucopia.

Paedopaegnion: Third Title Page (copy in reverse)

after 1651

Etching of nude cherubs firing a cannon beside a stone wall, with cannonballs, armor and a barrel in the foreground.

Fire

1647

Etching of putti pouring water from an urn among reeds, with fish and shells on the bank and a sea procession in the distance

Water

1642-52

Etching of winged putti among clouds with parrots and songbirds in a tree and an eagle flying above.

Air

1647

Etching of nude putti gathering fruit under a tree, with a distant rural landscape and workers in the fields.

Earth

1646-47

Etching of eleven putti riding and leading three goats, one child playing a drum, against a wooded landscape.

Eleven boys and three goats

1646-54

Etching of seven nude putti under a large tree, one raising a wine cup, others playing flute and tambourine, with dancing fig

Seven boys

1646-54

Etching of nine nude putti in a wooded landscape, one crowned with leaves, others playing pipe, drum and cymbal.

Nine Small Boys

1646-54

Etching of a hare hanging by a rope beside a column, with a hunting dog, dead birds and a wicker basket.

The Dead Hare

1649

Etching of three leather quivers holding arrows beside a hunting horn with tassels, a fur pouch and a cup.

Quivers and hunting horns

1647

Etching of bows, arrows, a spear and an ornamented shield piled together on a surface, with drapery.

Bows, quivers and a spear

1647

Etching study of nine sheep in varied poses, some lying down and some standing, with dense woolly fleece rendered in fine hat

Nine Sheep

1646

Etched title page with two putti holding fruit garlands around a Latin dedication cartouche and coat of arms.

Paedopaegnion

1646

Etched ornamental plate of a dagger and scabbard with figures, masks and scrollwork, dated 1645.

Dagger and scabbard, from "Military Ornament"

1645

Etched sheet showing an ornate sword hilt with cherubs, scrolled quillons, and detached decorative fittings.

Ornamental sword hilt, from "Military Ornament"

1642

Etched portrait of a young woman in a feathered cap, lace collar and fur-trimmed dark dress, three-quarter view.

Young woman wearing a feathered cap

1647

Engraved circular portrait of Henry VIII of England in a feathered cap, fur-trimmed robe and jeweled chain.

Henricus VIII Angliae Rex etc.

1647

Circular etched portrait of a woman in a pearled headdress and black veil, with Latin inscription below.

Princeps Maria Henrici VIII Regis Angliæ Filia

1647

Engraved bust portrait of a man in a wide-brimmed hat and fur-trimmed cloak, with inscriptions above and below.

Hans von Zürch Goltshmidt

1647

Engraved oval portrait of a woman in a jeweled headdress and pearl necklace, with an inscription naming Jane Seymour.

Iohanna Seymovr Regina Henri (Jane Seynour, Queen of Henry VIII)

1648

Engraved circular portrait of a woman in a patterned headdress, jeweled pendant and fur-trimmed dress, after Holbein.

The Lady Guldeforde (Mary Wotton, Lady Guildford)

1647

Etched circular portrait of a young woman in a jeweled headdress, dark gown and lace collar, dated 1647.

Portrait of a Young Woman

1647

Etched oval portrait of a bearded man in a dark cap and fur-trimmed coat with a chain, labeled Lord Denny.

Lord Denny (Sir Anthony Denny)

1647

Etched oval portrait of a bearded man in a dark cap and striped sleeves, with a Holbein and Hollar inscription below.

Bearded Man

1647

Etching of Adam reaching into a tree while Eve sits holding fruit, with animals around them and Latin text below.

Garden of Eden, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of nude Adam and Eve led away by a skeleton violinist as an angel descends above, with Latin text below.

Paradise Lost, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a man ploughing as a skeleton holds the plough beside him, with a woman, child, and hourglass in the background.

Adam Ploughing, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a seated pope with a crown, a kneeling man, clerics, and skeletons beside a canopied throne.

The Pope, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a crowned emperor on a throne with a skeleton behind him, a kneeling child, an hourglass, and courtiers nearby.

The Emperor, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a crowned empress in a patterned gown facing a skeleton, with courtiers and an ornate building behind.

Empress, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a crowned queen led by a skeleton with an hourglass, courtiers beside an arcaded building, Latin text below.

Queen, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton touching a man in a wide hat holding a book, beside an hourglass, with grapevines and a young man at le

Cardinal, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton clutching a nobleman's fur-trimmed robe as a child tugs at the skeleton, beside a stone building.

Duke, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton walking beside a bishop with a crozier, sheep scattering on a hillside, and an hourglass in the foregro

Bishop, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton holding a scroll beside a nobleman in a plumed hat, with a Latin verse below.

The Count, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of an abbot startled by a skeleton holding his robe, with an hourglass on the ground and a church in the distance.

Abbot, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton leading an abbess with a rosary away from a Gothic doorway while a nun raises her arms.

The Abbess, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton pulling a startled monk beside a column, with an hourglass on the ground and a Latin caption below.

The Monk, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a kneeling woman praying as a skeleton holds a candle above her, while a man drinks nearby with a dog.

The Nun, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a preacher in a pulpit with a skeleton beside him, addressing a seated congregation in a church interior.

Preacher, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton wrestling an armored knight over fallen bodies, with an hourglass and a skeletal procession behind.

The Knight, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton Death holding hands with a cloaked man on a city street, a bearded man with a staff watching nearby.

The Advocate and Death, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a bridal couple in period dress with a skeleton playing a drum beside them, an hourglass at their feet.

Bridal pair, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton pulling a merchant's cloak as he sits on bales and barrels, with ships at sea behind them.

The Merchant, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton leading a startled pedlar burdened with a basket and bundles, with a dog nearby.

The Pedlar, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a miser reaching for a window as a skeleton takes his gold coins at a table in a stone room.

The Miser, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton on an overturned barrel cart with a fallen horse and a second skeleton pushing a wheel.

Waggoner, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of two card players at a table as a skeleton and a horned devil grasp a third man between them.

The Gamesters, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton guiding a stooped old man with a cane toward an open grave beside a tree.

Old Man, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton leading an old woman in a long gown, with a second crowned skeleton and an hourglass nearby.

Old Woman, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skeleton with an hourglass seizing a child beside a fire, with an elderly figure and another child in a timber-r

The Child, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Etching of a skull on a coat of arms between a man in a feathered hat and a woman, with an hourglass held by skeleton arms ab

Death's coat of arms, from "Dance of Death"

[1651] late 18th century printing

Engraved portrait of a young boy in a plumed cap and embroidered sleeves holding an orb, with Latin verse below.

Edward VI

1650

Etching of an ornate tapering scabbard with scrolling foliage and a winged female figure at its center.

Lower portion of a scabbard

1645

Etching of an ornate wide cup on a tall decorated stem, topped with a small standing figure, on a cream background.

A wide cup with ornamental stem

1646

Etching of an ornate covered cup with ball feet, scrolled foliage decoration and a draped figure finial on the lid.

A wide cup with ball feet

1646

Etched design of an ornate covered goblet with embracing figures on the lid, bearded herm supports, and lion-paw feet.

Ornate goblet

1642

Etched design of an ornate two-handled cup topped by a Neptune figure with trident, with a laureled portrait medallion.

Two handled cup

1646

Etching of a lidded ewer with a wide spout and ornate scrolled handle, decorated with foliate patterns on its base and body.

Jug with wide spout

1645

Engraving of a covered ewer with arabesque ornament, a snake-head spout on the right and a scrolled handle on the left.

Jug with lid, engraved with arabesque pattern, the narrow spout to right ending in snake's head, handle to left

1649

Etching of a village scene with a tavern, seated peasants, barrels, and a pig on a dirt road beside a tall tower.

Ver (Spring)

1629

Etching of peasants resting outside a farmhouse in summer, with a nursing mother, a pig, and a distant village church.

Summer (Aestas)

1629

Etching of villagers drinking outdoors beside a farmhouse and barrels, with a church spire and livestock in the distant lands

Autumn (Autumness)

1629

Etching of a brawling crowd beside a brick house with barrels, bare trees, and a distant town under a cloudy sky.

Winter (Hymens)

1629

Etching of townspeople skating and walking on a frozen river beside a brick tower and bare trees in winter.

January (Ianuarius)

1628-29

Etching of a sailing boat in rough waves before a walled harbor town, with wind-blown trees and figures on the shore.

February (Februarius)

1628-29

Etching of a bare-treed winter landscape with a plowing farmer, cottages, a cart on a road, and a distant church tower.

March (Martius)

1628-29

Etching of a rural April landscape with thatched farmhouses, a church steeple, horse riders, and grazing cattle.

April (Aprills)

1628-29

Etching of a riverside village with a tower, houses, a rowing boat, and costumed figures walking on a road in the foreground.

May (Maius)

1628-29