Hollar Collection

VIEW OF LONDON, 1647. Detail of Wenceslaus Hollars Long View of London, England from the Bankside, 1647, showing the Globe Theatre and the Bear Garden, the labels of which buildings are reversed

Hollar Panorama - 4
section 4 of 4 looking downstream, including the Tower of London

Whitehall / Hollar 1647
Whitehall from the Thames showing possibly the view between White Hall Palace Stairs & Privy Stairs with Inigo Joness Banqueting House in the background

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

View of London, c1650, (19th century). Panoramic view of London from the South Bank showing the old St Pauls Cathedral before the Great Fire of London in 1666

Dance Macabre of skeletons and kings, cardinals, emperors
A parade of skeletons of Death accompany Emperors, Kings, Cardinals, Bishops and other Nobles in a Danse Macabre. Copied from an engraving by Hollar in The History of St

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

A Solemn League and Covenant ...' for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland
527981 A Solemn League and Covenant ...' for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland. The Covenanters opposed the imposition of High Anglican rites

Portrait of Catherine Howard at the Age of 13, 1646-1647. Creator: Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-1677)
Portrait of Catherine Howard at the Age of 13, 1646-1647. Private Collection

Skeleton of Death about to spear a Swiss soldier on a battlefield, as another skeletal drummer advances behind them. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by

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

Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury (engraving)
2913946 Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury (engraving) by Jaspers, Jan Baptist (c.1620-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English philosopher)

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

Old St Paul s, from a view by Hollar (engraving)
3636143 Old St Paul s, from a view by Hollar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old St Paul s, from a view by Hollar)

View of St Mary Overy, from an etching by Hollar, 1647 (engraving)
3637037 View of St Mary Overy, from an etching by Hollar, 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of St Mary Overy, from an etching by Hollar, 1647)

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677), a prolific and accomplished Bohemian graphic artist of the 17th century, who spent much of his life in England. Date: 1875

Savoy Prison, part of the ancient Palace of the Savoy, used as a military prison in the 18th century. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Two Skeletons of Death lead an Old Woman to her fate as she prays on her rosary. One has a wreath on its skull and beats her, and the other plays a dulcimer

Skeleton of Death leading an Old Man to his grave
Skeleton of Death playing a psaltery as he leads an Old Man to his grave. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816

The Skeleton of Death and the Devil fight over a Gambler
The Skeleton of Death and the Devil fighting over a losing Gamester in a gambling house. Two other gamblers sit at a table with cards and coins

Two skeletons of Death interrupt a Waggoner on the road, killing his horse, smashing his waggon and opening his wine barrels

Skeleton of Death stealing gold from a Miser
Skeleton of Death stealing gold coins and treasure from a Miser in his vault with barred windows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein

Two skeletons of Death interrupt an itinerant Hawker with his heavy load as he points to his destination. One skeleton plays on a trompette marine, or marine trumpet

Skeleton of Death pulling the hair of a Merchant as he counts his money and examines his goods on the dock. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans

Skeleton of Death adorning a Countess with a necklace of bones even as she is preoccupied with a new gown from her maid. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of

Skeleton of Death beating a drum for a newly married couple. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816

Skeleton of Death showing the hourglass to an Advocate, even as he is being paid off by a Judge in front of a wretched client

Skeleton of Death taunting a Physician to save a sick old man. A phial of urine in the the skeletons bony hand. Physician, heal thyself

Skeleton of Death holding a bone above a Preacher
Skeleton of Death holding a bone above the head of a Preacher as he preaches to his congregation in church. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans

Skeleton of Death extinguishing candles before a Canoness
Skeleton of Death extinguishing candles on an altar before a Canoness as she listens to a young troubadour playing a lute

Skeleton of Death catching the Friar Provisor
Skeleton of Death catching the cloak collar of the Friar Provisor as he enters a convent with money-box and wallet. The convent wall is crumbling and smoke billows from inside

Skeleton of Death dragging away an Abbess
Skeleton of Death in wreath dragging away an Abbess with veil, rosary and crozier from her convent as a distraught nun watches

Skeleton of Death dragging away an Abbot by his robes
Skeleton of Death with mitre and crozier pulling an Abbot by his robes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816

Skeleton of Death killing a Count with his own escutcheon. On the ground is his helmet and a flail, symbol of his oppressed vassals

Skeleton of Death takes the arm of a Bishop with mitre and crozier, as distraught shepherds leave their sheep in the meadow

Skeleton of Death comes for the Elector as he exits his palace with his courtiers and ignores a widow and orphan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by

Skeleton of Death grabbing the hat of a Cardinal as he receives a Papal bull from a messenger in a vineyard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans

Skeleton of Death with the Queen
Skeleton of Death in hooded robe walks with the Queen in a parade with ladies in waiting in front of a grand palace. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by

Skeleton of Death with an Emperor on his throne
Skeleton of Death resting his arm on the Emperor on his throne as he sits in judgment on a case. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein

Death attending the Pope as he crowns an Emperor attended by cardinals and bishops. Another skeleton in cardinals robes at right

Adam and the skeleton of Death uprooting a tree
Condemnation to Labour: Adam and the skeleton of Death uprooting a tree, while Eve suckles a baby and holds a distaff. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death

Adam and Eve driven out of the Garden of Eden by an angel and accompanied by a skeleton playing a fiddle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
Adam plucking an apple and Eve tasting the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, encouraged by a serpent with a human head

Frontispiece with skull, hourglass and sacred heart
Frontispiece of noble man and woman in 16th century Swiss costume standing beside an allegorical escutcheon with skull, helmet, Times hourglass, skeleton and sacred heart. Mortalium Nobilitas

Portrait of Wenceslaus Hollar the engraver, aged 40 in 1647, with escutcheon. Copperplate engraving by Francis Barlow from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816

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Step back in time with Wenceslaus Hollar's captivating view of London, 1647. This detailed panorama showcases the iconic Globe Theatre and Bear Garden, offering a glimpse into the vibrant entertainment scene of the era. In another masterpiece, Hollar takes us to Whitehall, capturing the grandeur of this historical landmark. Moving inside old St Paul's Cathedral, we encounter the magnificent monument dedicated to William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke - a testament to his esteemed legacy. But Hollar's artistry doesn't stop there; he delves into darker themes with his Dance Macabre illustration featuring skeletons and powerful figures like kings and cardinals. The Dutch Warships depicted by Hollar transport us to turbulent times on the high seas during 1647. Venturing beyond London's borders, we find ourselves near Bonn along the picturesque Rhine River through Abraham Aubri's copy of Hollar's work from 1625-77. And let us not forget Charles II's glorious Coronation Procession in 1662; an event brought vividly to life by Hollar. Intriguingly diverse subjects continue as we explore Leonardo da Vinci-inspired Characaturas meticulously drawn by none other than Wenceslaus Hollar himself. Lastly, witness history unfold within Westminster Hall as you observe The Trial of the Earl of Strafford in 1641 - a momentous event captured forever by Hollar in his remarkable artwork. Through Hollars' masterful creations spanning various genres and periods, immerse yourself in an extraordinary journey that transcends time.