1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Frankfort is a 1635 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a row of half-timbered buildings with steep roofs, grouped around a small square. People walk along the street or stand near a fountain in the center. Trees line the right side, and the sky above is lightly sketched with clouds. The text at the top reads "Braunfels" and at the bottom "Zu Frankfort." The artist used fine lines to show details like window panes and door handles, giving the scene a precise, almost architectural feel. This kind of drawing was made by pressing ink onto paper through carved metal—called etching. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these sharp, detailed prints.
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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