1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Robert Devereux, Third Earl of Essex is a 1642 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white print of a man on horseback. He’s dressed in armor and a cloak, holding a stick like a weapon. The horse is rearing up on its back legs, looking powerful and ready to move. The background has swirling clouds and some simple shapes, but the focus is on the man and his horse. The print is signed with the name *Robert Earl of Essex* and a long title about his role in defending religion and the kingdom. The year 1642 is written in the corner, showing when it was made. This is an example of the technique: etching.
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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