1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rudesheim is a 1634 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is an etching of a landscape. It features a large boat in the foreground with a tall mast and a flag at the top. The boat is positioned in front of a town with many buildings, including a tall tower on the left side. The sky above is empty. In the background, there are trees and more buildings, giving the impression of a larger town or city. The overall scene is one of a peaceful and serene landscape. The artist who created this etching is Hollar, Wenceslaus.
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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