1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Strasbourg: The Toll House is a 1635 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a small wooden toll house on a riverbank, with a tower and smoke rising from its roof. Below, a canal cuts through the scene, and boats float on the water. The ground is hilly, with a few people and animals moving around. The text at the bottom reads *"Zoll Schantz an der Straßburger Brücke"*—meaning a toll station near a bridge. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, typical of their method. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
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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