Search Results

Image 1 of 1

Wenceslas Hollar, artist
Bohemian, 1607 - 1677
Der Graf (The Nobleman), pl. 11 from the set Der Totentanz nach Holbein, (The Dance of Death, after Holbein), 1651
Etching
7.6 x 5.6 cm (image)
Gift of Marguerite and John Ihle 1991.1.187

Zoom this image

Artist Credit: all

Artist Biography: Master etcher whose works are a rich source of information about the 17th century. ~~Went to Frankfurt in 1627. Studied under the engraver and publisher Matth‰usMerian. Later moved to Strasbourg, then to Cologne in 1633. Attracted the attention of the collector Thomas, earl of Arundel, with whom he was associated for most of his life. Settled in England in 1637, moving to Antwerp in about 1644, and returning to London in 1652. ~~Illustrated a number of books and produced the celebrated "Views of London," after the Great Fire of 1666. Some 3,000 plates are credited to him. Appointed royal scenographer to Charles II. Died in extreme poverty. ~~Reference: Parthey, Gustav. Wenzel Hollar. ( Berlin: Verlag der Nicolaischen Buchhandlung, 1853)~

Related Keywords
after of Dance Holbein nach Totentanz set from 11 pl Nobleman The Graf Der Ihle John Marguerite Gift Europe Bohemia Print Religious Surrealism Fantasy Fashion Etching shield strike which death figure flees armor partial knight Wenceslas Hollar Bohemian 5050161207370052 A001286 1991.1.187 AFGA