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Animals and Plants:  Leopard with Plants and Insects, by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1662

Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects

Wenceslaus Hollar

1662

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects is a 1662 by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, depicting Bohemia, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Wenceslaus Hollar
When & what style?
1662 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is called Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects. It was made by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1662. The artist was part of the Baroque movement, which was known for its detailed and realistic style, and this painting reflects that attention to detail, with the leopard and plants depicted in a realistic way. You can 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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