Wenceslaus hollar Collection

Dutch Warships (Naves BellicaeHollandicae), 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Dutch Warships (Naves Bellicae Hollandicae), 1647

Monument of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Tomb of the Earl of Pembroke and his wife, Anne Parr

Head and shoulders of a Turk, with a moustache and a large turban, 1645

Caricatures and deformities after Leonardo. Two heads, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Caricatures and deformities after Leonardo. Two heads, 1645.

Caricatures and deformities after Leonardo. Two distorted heads, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Caricatures and deformities after Leonardo. Two distorted heads, 1645. Depicts two deformed heads. The man on the left seems to be a caricature of Dante

Charles I, 1649. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Charles I, 1649.

Henry VIII, 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Henry VIII, 1647.

Amoenissimæ aliquot locorum ... Effigies. Plate 18. Zu Cöllen, 1635. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Amoenissimae aliquot locorum ... Effigies. Plate 18. Zu Collen, 1635.

Amoenissimæ aliquot locorum ... effigies. Plate 14. Rudeßheim im Rinckow, 1635. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Amoenissimae aliquot locorum ... effigies. Plate 14. Rudeszheim im Rinckow, 1635.

Amoenissimæ aliquot locorum ... effigies. Plate 13. Zu Francfort, 1635. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Amoenissimae aliquot locorum ... effigies. Plate 13. Zu Francfort, 1635.

Amoenissimæ aliquot locorum ... effigies. Plate 17. Zu Cöllen, 1635. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Amoenissimae aliquot locorum ... effigies. Plate 17. Zu Collen, 1635. Zu Collen (Cologne) is Plate 17 of a collection of 24 etchings, Amoenissimae aliquot locorum

Caricatures and deformities after Leonardo. The old man with curly hair, c.1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Caricatures and deformities after Leonardo. The old man with curly hair, c.1645. A profile of an old man, facing left. He has a mane of curly hair

Caricatures and deformities after Leonardo. The old man with gaps between his teeth, c.1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Caricatures and deformities after Leonardo. The old man with gaps between his teeth, c.1645. The ferocious aspect of this elderly man is emphasised by his massive chin and few remaining teeth

Turk's head, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Turk's head, 1645. A solemn, wealthy and well-dressed middle aged Turk, presumably a merchant, with an immaculate moustache.

View of the Danube near Ober-Elech, 1625-1650. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
View of the Danube near Ober-Elech, 1625-1650

North View of Arundel House in 1646, 1854. Creator: Unknown
North View of Arundel House in 1646, 1854. Large mansion near the River Thames in London. In the North View, the principal building is the great hall, with its large Tudor windows

Althea Talbot, Lady Arundel, 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Althea Talbot, Lady Arundel, 1646

The Rhine near Bonn, copy, 1625-77. Creator: Abraham Aubri
The Rhine near Bonn, copy, 1625-77

Coronation Procession of Charles II, 1662. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Coronation Procession of Charles II, 1662

Title Page: Characaturas by Leonardo da Vinci, from Drawings by Wincelslaus Hollar, out of the Portland Museum, 1786

Print of Designs for a Pommel, Quillons, and Locket, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Print of Designs for a Pommel, Quillons, and Locket, 1645

Fight against Seven Algerines, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Fight against Seven Algerines by Capt Kempthorne, 1720s. [From the collection of Thomas Brodrick]

Ruins of St Croix de Jerusalem, 17th century. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Ruins of St Croix de Jerusalem, 17th century

Baths of Diocletian, Rome, 17th century. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Baths of Diocletian, Rome, 17th century

Ruins of a Round Building, 1673. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Ruins of a Round Building, 1673

Roman Ruins, second version of title-page, ca. 1650. Creator: Unknown
Roman Ruins, second version of title-page, ca. 1650

Stag lying to right, 1649. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Stag lying to right, 1649

Landscape showing Coblentz and Harmenstein, copy, 17th century. Creator: Abraham Aubri
Landscape showing Coblentz and Harmenstein, copy, 17th century

Self-Portrait, 17th century. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Self-Portrait, 17th century

Water from The four elements, after Avont, 1647. Creator: Unknown
Water from The four elements, after Avont, 1647

Five boys and a satyr, 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Five boys and a satyr, 1646

Pietro Aretino, 1640. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Pietro Aretino, 1640

The Kneeling Magdalen, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Kneeling Magdalen, 1625-77

Tongerloo, 1659. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Tongerloo, 1659

Coronation Procession of Charles II Through London, 1662. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Coronation Procession of Charles II Through London, 1662

Tomb of Henry VII, 1665. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Tomb of Henry VII, 1665

Four Heads (from Characaturas by Leonardo da Vinci, from Drawings by Wincelslaus Hollar, out of the Portland Museum), 1786

Ansbach and Coburg, View (a) of two views (a&b). 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Ansbach and Coburg, View (a) of two views (a&b). 1625-77

Title to the Entry into Hemissem, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Title to the Entry into Hemissem, 1625-77

Antwerp Cathedral (Prospectvs Tvrris EcclesiaeCathedralis), 1649
Antwerp Cathedral (Prospectvs Tvrris Ecclesiae Cathedralis), 1649

Entry of the Count of Thurn and Taxis into Hemissen, ca. 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Entry of the Count of Thurn and Taxis into Hemissen, ca. 1651

Visit to A. Roelants, 1650. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Visit to A. Roelants, 1650

Fireworks at Hemissem, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Fireworks at Hemissem, 1625-77

Saint Paul s, South side (Ecclesiae Cathedralis St. Pauli, A Meridi Prospectus), 1658

Saint Pauls from the South Showing the Spire (Ecclesiae Paulinae Prospectus... ), 1657
Saint Pauls from the South Showing the Spire (Ecclesiae Paulinae Prospectus...), 1657

Earl of Essex on Horseback, 1643. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Earl of Essex on Horseback, 1643

Allegory on the Death of the Earl of Arundel, ca. 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Allegory on the Death of the Earl of Arundel, ca. 1646

The Dead Hare, 1649. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Dead Hare, 1649

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Wenceslaus Hollar was a prolific artist and printmaker, known for his detailed and intricate works. One of his notable creations is the Monument of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, located in old St Pauls Cathedral in the City of London. This masterpiece showcases Hollar's ability to capture the grandeur and significance of historical figures. In addition to portraiture, Hollar also depicted scenes from various wars. His Dutch Warships (Naves BellicaeHollandicae) piece from 1647 exemplifies his skill in capturing the power and majesty of naval vessels during times of conflict. Hollar's talent extended beyond human subjects as well. His Head and shoulders of a Turk portrays an intriguing character with a prominent mustache and an elaborate turban, showcasing his ability to depict different cultures with precision. The Rhine near Bonn is another captivating work by Hollar that demonstrates his mastery over landscapes. Created between 1625-77 by Abraham Aubri but copied by Hollar, this piece captures the beauty and tranquility found along this famous river. One cannot discuss Wenceslaus Hollar without mentioning his involvement in documenting significant events such as the Coronation Procession of Charles II in 1662 or The Trial of the Earl Strafford in Westminster Hall back in 1641. These prints provide valuable insights into historical moments that shaped England's history. Hollar's versatility is evident through collaborations like Characaturas by Leonardo da Vinci where he brings da Vinci's drawings to life through his own artistic interpretation. His attention to detail can be seen even in smaller objects like Designs for a Pommel, Quillons, and Locket which showcase intricate craftsmanship on everyday items. While not all works attributed to him were created solely by him - such as Fight against Seven Algerines printed by Elisha Kirkall - they still demonstrate how influential he was within artistic circles during the 17th century.