Who painted Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects?

Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects was painted by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1662.

Where can I see Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects?

Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects?

Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects?

Museum-quality prints of Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects

Wenceslaus Hollar , 1662

Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects is a print by the Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1942.499
Credit line: Gift of Kennedy & Company, NY, for The Donald Gray Memorial Collection

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.

Overview

Animals and Plants: Leopard with Plants and Insects is a print created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1662. It exemplifies the artist's skill in detailed representation.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a leopard amidst plants and insects, showcasing Hollar's ability to capture the natural world with precision.

Technique & Style

As a product of the Baroque movement, the work is characterized by its realistic and detailed style, reflecting Hollar's expertise in engraving and etching.

History & Provenance

Wenceslaus Hollar, a Czech-born artist who worked primarily in England, produced this print as part of his oeuvre of naturalistic studies.

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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.