Winceslaus Hollar Collection (#12)

Woman with a Wreath of Oak Leaves, 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Woman with a Wreath of Oak Leaves, 1646

A young man caressing an old woman, 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
A young man caressing an old woman, 1646

Woman with dark hair and a bow in profile to the left, 1642. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Woman with dark hair and a bow in profile to the left, 1642

Woman with broad brimmed hat, 1642. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Woman with broad brimmed hat, 1642

Adriaen van de Venne, 1649. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Adriaen van de Venne, 1649

Woman with houpette on forehead turned to left, 1643. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Woman with houpette on forehead turned to left, 1643

Still-life with a group of muffs, a pair of gloves, fans, mask and two kerchiefs, 1647

Two deformed heads, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Two deformed heads, 1625-77

Two deformed heads facing each other, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Two deformed heads facing each other, 1645

Two deformed heads facing each other, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Two deformed heads facing each other, 1625-77

Two heads, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Two heads, 1625-77

A variety of heads, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
A variety of heads, 1625-77

Row of three heads in profile to left, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Row of three heads in profile to left, 1645

Varie Figuraeet Probae, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Varie Figurae et Probae, 1645

A female with hair tied back and a bald male facing each other, 1645

Two deformed heads (the figure on the left is possibly a caricature of Dante), 1645

Two deformed heads facing inwards, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Two deformed heads facing inwards, 1625-77

A large man with a bald head facing a grotesque female, 1625-77

A deformed couple facing each other, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
A deformed couple facing each other, 1645

Three profile heads, one in outline only, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Three profile heads, one in outline only, 1625-77

Bearded man with chain necklace, 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Bearded man with chain necklace, 1647

Head studies, 1644-52. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Head studies, 1644-52

Male torso from neck to hip in profile to left, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Male torso from neck to hip in profile to left, 1645

Head of an old man with a pronounced chin, short cropped hair and gaping mouth showing teeth in profile to left, 1625-77

Sectioned skull in profile to left with the left side of the cranium removed, 1651

Ecorche head of a man in profile to left, 1660. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Ecorche head of a man in profile to left, 1660

Two eyes and two heads, 1644-52. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Two eyes and two heads, 1644-52

Head of a toothless man with bare, sinewy neck in profile to left, 1648

Man with doleful expression to left with hand emerging from cloak, 1625-77

Head of a muscular old man in profile to left with flowing hair, 1625-77

Head of a man with serious expression, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Head of a man with serious expression, 1625-77

Catherine of Braganza, 1661. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Catherine of Braganza, 1661

Proclamation of the treaty of Munster, 1648. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Proclamation of the treaty of Munster, 1648

Lionell Cranfield, Earl of Middlesex, Baron Cranfield of Cranfield, 1644. 1644
Lionell Cranfield, Earl of Middlesex, Baron Cranfield of Cranfield, 1644

Hollars plan of Oxford, c1643. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
Hollars plan of Oxford, c1643. From The Connoisseur Volume XCII, edited by F. Gordon Roe. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1933]. (Colorised black and white print)

Title-Page of Waltons Polyglot Bible, 1657, (1904). Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
Title-Page of Waltons Polyglot Bible, 1657, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

A Lady Buying Shoes, c1650, (1903). Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
A Lady Buying Shoes, c1650, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

London, 1647, (1886). Reproduced from the original in the Guildhall Library. After Wenceslaus Hollar. Lithographic print from the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of the City of London, 1886

The Fight of the Mary Rose, 1669. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Fight of the Mary Rose, 1669. The Battle of Cadiz, December 1669, a battle between the English fourth-rate frigate HMS Mary Rose, commanded by Rear-Admiral John Kempthorne

Old St Pauls Cathedral before the destruction of the steeple, 1657 (1904). Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
Old St Pauls Cathedral before the destruction of the steeple, 1657 (1904). Old St Pauls Cathedral was the medieval cathedral of the City of London that, until 1666

Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland, 1640. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland, 1640. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXX. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

Winchester House, Southwark, about 1649, from the tower of St. Saviour s, c1812, (1912). Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
Winchester House, Southwark, about 1649, from the tower of St. Saviour s, c1812, (1912). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1912]

Durham House, Salisbury House, and Worcester House, London, c1630 (1808). View showing three houses that used to stand on the Strand backing onto the Thames

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677), Bohemian etcher, 1891. From Old and New London: a Narrative of its History, its People and its Places, volume IV, by Edward Walford

St Faiths Church in the crypt of old St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1657 (1892). Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
St Faiths Church in the crypt of old St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1657 (1892). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume I

Lambeth Palace, London, 1647 (1893). View of the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, after W Hollar, 1647

City of Westminster, 1647 (1893). View after W Hollar, 1647, showing Parliament House, Westminster Hall and Abbey from across the Thames

Alexander Henderson, Scottish theologian, (early 19th century). Artist: R Cooper
Alexander Henderson, Scottish theologian, early 19th century. Henderson (1583-1646) was one of the leaders of the Scottish Covenanters

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Wenceslaus Hollar, a renowned artist and etcher of the 17th century, captured the essence of his time through his intricate works. From monumental landmarks to naval battles, Hollar's artistry brought history to life. In his depiction of the Monument of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London (1656), Hollar showcased his attention to detail and mastery of perspective. The grandeur and significance of this memorial were beautifully preserved on paper. Dutch Warships (Naves Bellicae Hollandicae) (1647) demonstrated Hollar's ability to capture movement and action. With meticulous precision, he depicted these vessels sailing across turbulent waters during a tumultuous period in European history. Hollar also turned his gaze towards everyday life with View of London (c1650). This piece transported viewers back in time as they explored the bustling streets and iconic architecture that defined England's capital city centuries ago. The Head and shoulders portrait of a Turk with a moustache and large turban (1645) highlighted Hollar's talent for capturing cultural diversity. Through this artwork, he celebrated different ethnicities while showcasing intricate details like facial hair styles and traditional headwear. Hollar was not limited by geographical boundaries either. His copy titled The Rhine near Bonn (1625-77), originally created by Abraham Aubri, displayed his ability to recreate landscapes faithfully while adding his own unique touch. One cannot discuss Wenceslaus Hollar without mentioning one of his most famous works - Coronation Procession of Charles II (1662). This masterpiece immortalized an important event in British history with its vibrant colors and meticulous attention to every participant in the procession. Hollar even collaborated with Leonardo da Vinci on Characaturas' title page from drawings by himself. This collaboration bridged two artistic geniuses from different eras while paying homage to da Vinci's incredible legacy.