1641
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Spring is a 1641 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman sitting indoors, holding a small violin. Behind her is a tall vase filled with flowers—roses, tulips, and leaves. The background has a window with a view of a house and trees, and her dress is detailed with ruffles and lace. The words below the image are poems about springtime, linking the flowers and her music to the season. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and textures, making everything look three-dimensional. Next, check out how artists used etching to make detailed prints like this.
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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