1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Near Albury is a 1645 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a quiet countryside scene with a winding river, trees, and a small church steeple in the distance. A lone rider on horseback sits near a bridge, while a few people fish or walk along the riverbank. The landscape is drawn in fine lines, with shadows and light suggesting a calm, overcast day. The title at the top reads *"ber Albury in Surrey"*, hinting this is a real English village. The artist used a technique that creates crisp, detailed lines—likely etching. Look up etching to see how artists like this made 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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