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Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian 1607-1677)

Available Works

The skillful and prolific work of Wenceslaus Hollar wonderfully reflects many aspects of 17th century daily life in Europe. Ranging from city views and seascapes; women's dress and animals; and detailed portraiture, Hollar's prints are an important record of this era in history. Hollar worked at the height of printmaking and was one of the great masters of etching and engraving. Technically his prints are far superior to those of his contemporaries. Hollar's Dance of Death series are designs after the prints of Hans Holbein (1497-1543).

• Related Links: Francis Barlow, L.Beck/H.Burgkmair, Jacques Callot, Stefano della Bella, Manuscripts and Miniatures, 15th-16th Century European, 17th Century European

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  Joseph’s Brothers Lowering Him Into a Well
  For Bible series. Etching on laid paper, ca. 1659. Trimmed to or just within plate mark.
  4-1/2 x 3 inches.
  [ 31036c]
  $285
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  Title page from Navium variae figurae et formae (Forms and figures of various ships)
  Etching on laid paper, mid-18th century. Published by Bernardus Cleynhens (Dutch, 173501779) in Haarlem. Trimmed to just outside plate mark. Watermark.
  5-7/8 x 9-1/2 inches.
  [ 31037c]
  $950
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  Opficus Parisiensis Vxor (Parisian Working Woman)
  Etching, 1643. Design by Hollar. Trimmed to plate mark. Stamp upper right. Ex-collection E. Bondy, stamp verso. Reference: Parthey 1873.
  3-9/16 x 2-3/8 inches.
  [20895]
  $250
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  Mulier Danica (A Danish Woman)
  Plate 24 for Theatrum Mulierum (The Theatre of Women), or Aula Veneries (The Court of Venus). Etching after a drawing by Ivan Graenhals, 1642. Thread margins.
  3-11/16 x 2-5/16 inches.
  [24678]
  $225
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  The Prince. The king mourns, the prince is wrapped in despair, and the hands of the people are bound with terror. -- Ezekiel 7:27
  Plate 10 for The Dance of Death. Engraving after design by Hans Holbein, c. 1650. This impression published in London, 1816. Large margins.
  3 x 2-1/8 inches.
  [21229]
  $150
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  The Friar Provisor. He saved them from the hand of the foe, and delivered them from the power of the enemy -- Psalm 106:10
  Plate 15 for The Dance of Death. Engraving after design by Hans Holbein, c. 1650. This impression published in London, 1816. Large margins.
  3 x 2-1/8 inches.
  [21234]
  $150
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  The Pope Crowning the Emperor. To instruct his Princes at his pleasure and to teach his elders wisdom -- Psalm 105:22
  Plate 5 for The Dance of Death. Engraving after design by Hans Holbein, c. 1650. This impression published in London, 1816. Large margins.
  3 x 2-1/8 inches.
  [21224]
  $150