Vaclav Hollar Collection (page 9)

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

Monument in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
Monument in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656

Monument to Saint Erkenwald in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Artist
Monument to Saint Erkenwald in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Saint Erkenwald was Bishop of London from 675 until his death in 693

Monument of Sir John Woolley in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Artist
Monument of Sir John Woolley in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656

Tomb of Sir Ralph de Hengham in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Artist
Tomb of Sir Ralph de Hengham in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Ralph de Hengham was Lord Chief Justice of England from 1274 until 1290

Tomb of Thomas Kemp in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656

Tomb of Roger Niger, Bishop of London, in old St Pauls Cathedral, 1656. Artist
Tomb of Roger Niger, Bishop of London, in old St Pauls Cathedral, 1656

Tombs of two Bishops of London in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Tombs of Eustace de Fauconberg, Bishop from 1221-1229 and Henry de Wengham, Bishop from 1260-1262

Brasses of John Newcourt and Brome Whorewood in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656

Monument to Sir Christopher Hatton in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656

Monument of John of Gaunt and Constance of Castile, old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Tomb of the Duke and Duchess of Lancaster, designed by Henry Yevele

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Vaclav Hollar, a renowned artist of the 17th century, captured the essence of his time through his intricate and detailed engravings. From monumental sculptures to naval battles, Hollar's works encompassed a wide range of subjects. One of his notable pieces is the "Monument of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, " which stood proudly in old St Pauls Cathedral in London. This grand sculpture immortalized the noble figure and showcased Hollar's talent for capturing lifelike details. In another work titled "Dutch Warships, " Hollar depicted the might and power of Holland's naval fleet during that era. The intricacy with which he portrayed each ship showcases his mastery over engraving techniques. Hollar also had an eye for landscapes, as seen in his piece "View of London. " This artwork provides us with a glimpse into what London looked like during the mid-17th century. Its bustling streets and iconic landmarks are brought to life through Hollar's meticulous strokes. Not limited to just portraits or landscapes, Hollar ventured into cultural representations as well. In one such piece called "Head and shoulders of a Turk, " he captures the exoticism associated with Turkish culture at that time. The elaborate turban and mustache add depth to this captivating portrayal. Hollar was not only skilled at capturing scenes from everyday life but also historical events. His depiction of Charles II's Coronation Procession allows us to witness this momentous occasion firsthand. Through intricate detailing, he brings alive the pomp and grandeur surrounding this event. Apart from creating original artworks, Hollar was also known for reproducing famous works by other artists like Leonardo da Vinci. His title page for "Characaturas by Leonardo da Vinci" showcases both his technical skill as an engraver and his ability to pay homage to great masters before him. The Trial of the Earl Strafford in Westminster Hall is yet another example of Hollar's talent for capturing historical events.