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Dordrecht, by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1652

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Overview

Dordrecht is a 1652 by Wenceslaus Hollar, depicting Bohemia, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Wenceslaus Hollar
When & what style?
1652
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet harbor scene with tall ships docked near a city. In the background, a church tower rises above small buildings and trees. A small boat with two people rows in the foreground, while another tiny boat floats nearby. The artist focused on details like the ships’ rigging and the city’s walls. The title *Dordrecht* hints this might be a real Dutch town, but the artist was from Bohemia. Look up Wenceslaus Hollar to see more of his precise, detailed prints.

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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