1647
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Self-Portrait is a 1647 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s framed inside a decorative oval border, with swirling lines and a crest below. The background is plain, and the lines look like they were scratched into metal. The name at the bottom reads *Wenceslaus Hollar*, and the top says *Aetatis 40. 1647*—meaning he was 40 years old in 1647. The style is simple but detailed, with sharp lines that make the face stand out. Next, check out 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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