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Wenceslaus Hollar
Bohemian graphic artist (1607–1677) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wenceslaus Hollar (23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a prolific and accomplished Bohemian graphic artist of the 17th century, who spent much of his life in England. He is known to German speakers as Wenzel Hollar; and to Czech speakers as Václav Hollar (Czech: [ˈvaːtslav ˈɦolar]). He is particularly noted for his engravings and etchings. He was born in Prague, died in London, and was buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster.[1]
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![]() Portrait etched by Hollar after an original by Jan Meyssens, c. 1649. Prague Castle is in the background. | |
Born | Wenzel Hollar (1607-07-23)23 July 1607 |
Died | 25 March 1677(1677-03-25) (aged 69) |
Nationality | Bohemian |
Known for | Etching |
Movement | Baroque |
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