Wenceslaus hollar Collection (#9)

Cardinal, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Cardinal, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Old woman, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Old woman, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Choir and stalls in St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1660. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Choir and stalls in St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1660

Windsor Castle, St. Georges Chapel, Choir, 1663. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Windsor Castle, St. Georges Chapel, Choir, 1663

St. Georges Chapel Choir, Windsor, 1663. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
St. Georges Chapel Choir, Windsor, 1663

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

Bust of Hollar in a Circular Frame (published in Vertue s, Description of the Works of the Ingenious Delineator & Engraver, Wenceslaus Hollar), 1745

Helmeted head, 1662-78. Creator: Francis Place
Helmeted head, 1662-78. After Wenceslaus Hollar. After Parmigianino

St. Jamess Palace, from a painting by Hollar, 1844. Creator: Unknown
St. Jamess Palace, from a painting by Hollar, 1844. Royal residence in Westminster, London. From a supplement to the From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Princeps Maria Henrici VIII Regis Angliae Filia, 1647. 1647
Princeps Maria Henrici VIII Regis Angliae Filia, 1647

Winter, from The Seasons, 1643-44. 1643-44. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Winter, from The Seasons, 1643-44

Henricus VIII Angliae Rex etc. 1647. 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Henricus VIII Angliae Rex etc. 1647

Spring, from The Seasons, 1643-44. 1643-44. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Spring, from The Seasons, 1643-44

Arundel House from the South, 1646. 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Arundel House from the South, 1646

Five grotesque heads, including an elderly man with an oak leaf wreath, 1646. 1646
Five grotesque heads, including an elderly man with an oak leaf wreath, 1646

Ornate goblet on feet of masks, 1645. 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Ornate goblet on feet of masks, 1645

Autumn, from The Seasons, 1643-44. 1643-44. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Autumn, from The Seasons, 1643-44

Summer, from The Seasons, 1643-44. 1643-44. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Summer, from The Seasons, 1643-44

Boyers, 1647. 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Boyers, 1647

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

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

York House, 1808. Creator: Unknown
York House, 1808. London townhouse of the Bishop of Norwich on the Strand, with direct access to the River Thames. Engraved after an original drawing by Wenceslaus Hollar

Westminster in 1640, 1881. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Westminster in 1647, (1881). From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Old View of Greenwich Palace. (After Hollar. ), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old View of Greenwich Palace. (After Hollar.), (c1878). The Palace of Placentia as it would have looked in the 17th century

Flamsteed House (From Hollars Long View), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Flamsteed House (From Hollars Long View), (c1878). The Royal Observatory at Greenwich (now part of south London). The building, completed in 1676, was known as Flamsteed House after John Flamsteed

St. Pauls after the Fall of the Spire, from a view by Hollar, (1897). Creator: Unknown
St. Pauls after the Fall of the Spire, from a view by Hollar, (1897). The medieval cathedral of St Paul in the City of London

The Chapter House of Old St. Pauls, from a view by Hollar, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Chapter House of Old St. Paul s, from a view by Hollar, (1897). The medieval cathedral of St Paul in the City of London, as it looked in the 17th century

The Church of St. Faith, The Crypt of Old St. Pauls, from a view by Hollar, (1897)
The Church of St. Faith, The Crypt of Old St. Paul s, from a view by Hollar, (1897). St Faiths was a parish church attached to the old St Pauls Cathedral destroyed in the Great Fire of London of

Camilla slaying Aunus, 1653. Creator: Francis Cleyn
Camilla slaying Aunus, 1653. Scene from Virgils Aeneid, showing the Amazon-like maiden warrior Camilla killing Aunus, or possibly his son

Turnus before Latinus, early 17th century. Creator: Francis Cleyn
Turnus before Latinus, early 17th century. Scene from Virgils Aeneid: Turnus King of the Rutuli appears before King Latinus, seated on his throne

Suffolk House. After Hollar. (1881). Creator: Unknown
Suffolk House. After Hollar. (1881). Suffolk House in London, seen from the River Thames, as it might have looked in the 17th century

The Prospect of the Towne of Glastonbury, late 17th century. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Prospect of the Towne of Glastonbury, late 17th century. View of the town of Glastonbury ( Glastoniensis in Latin) in Somerset, with the Tor on the right. Description and key in Latin

Osney Abbey near Oxford, late 18th-early 19th century. Osney Abbey was an Augustinian monastery founded at Osney, Oxfordshire, in 1129

View of the south side of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, c1660. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
View of the south side of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, c1660. The figures on either side are knights of the Garter. Originally built by William the Conqueror

View of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1644. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
View of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1644. Originally built by William the Conqueror, Windsor Castle has been modified and extended by successive monarchs

View of New Palace Yard and Westminster Hall, London, 1647

Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster from the River Thames, London, 1647

The tomb of Avaline, Countess of Lancaster, Westminster Abbey, London, 1666. Artist
The tomb of Avaline, Countess of Lancaster, Westminster Abbey, London, 1666. Avaline de Forz (1259-1274), Countess of Albemarle, was the first wife of Edmund Crouchback, Earl of Lancaster

Monument to Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth in the kings chapel, Westminster Abbey, London, 1665

Westminster Abbey, London, c1650. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
Westminster Abbey, London, c1650

North view of Westminster Abbey, London, 1654. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
North view of Westminster Abbey, London, 1654

St Mary Overies Church, Southwark, London, 1647. The church was later known as St Saviours before becoming Southwark Cathedral in 1905

View of St Pauls School, City of London, c1670

Interior view of the Royal Exchange filled with figures, City of London, 1644

Map of the Cities of London and Westminster, Southwark and the suburbs, 1680. Artist
Map of the Cities of London and Westminster, Southwark and the suburbs, 1680. With the royal arms at top left, a key top right and a female figure holding dividers seated above the scale

Tomb of John Beauchamp in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Artist
Tomb of John Beauchamp in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. John Beauchamp

Monument of Sir Paul Heneage in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Artist
Monument of Sir Paul Heneage in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656

Monument of Sir Nicholas Bacon in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Nicholas Bacon (1509-1579) was a statesman and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal during the reign of Elizabeth I

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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.