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Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, by Wenceslaus Hollar, ink, 1642

Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel

Wenceslaus Hollar

1642

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel is a 1642 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Wenceslaus Hollar
When & what style?
1642 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a dark robe with a high collar and a chain around his neck. He has a serious expression on his face. The engraving is done in a detailed style, with lots of lines that give the image texture and depth. The background is plain, which makes the man stand out. If you like this kind of artwork, you might want to learn more about the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Wenceslaus Hollar
Artist

Wenceslaus Hollar

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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