1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Duren is a 1635 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white sketch of a small town by a river. A tall stone wall runs along the right side, topped with a tower and battlements. On the left, there are houses with pointed roofs and trees scattered around. A few people walk near the water, and the sky above is lightly etched with clouds. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the rough stone of the wall or the smooth water. The word "Düren" is written at the bottom, hinting at a real place. Check out etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints with acid and metal plates.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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