Wenceslaus Hollar | |
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 Portrait etched by Hollar after an original by Jan Meyssens, c. 1649. Prague Castle is in the background. | |
| Born | Wenzel Hollar 23 July 1607 |
| Died | 25 March 1677 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Bohemian |
| Known for | Etching |
| Movement | Baroque |
Wenceslaus Hollar (23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a prolific and accomplished Bohemian graphic artist of the 17th century, who spent much of his life in England. He is known to German speakers as Wenzel Hollar; and to Czech speakers as Václav Hollar (Czech: [ˈvaːtslaf ˈɦolar]). He is particularly noted for his engravings and etchings. He was born in Prague, died in London, and was buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster.[1]
- ^ One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Hollar, Wenzel". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 13 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 611.
