1641
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Four Seasons: Spring is a 1641 by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, depicting Bohemia, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In this painting, a woman is depicted holding flowers in her left hand and reaching out to touch a large bouquet of flowers in a vase on a table to her left. The woman is dressed in a dark dress with a lace shawl draped over her shoulders, and she has curly hair. The background of the painting features a cloudy sky with a few buildings visible in the distance. The painting is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate textures and patterns visible in the woman's clothing and the flowers. The overall effect is one of serenity and beauty, capturing a quiet moment in time. The painting is a great example of the Baroque style, characterized by its use of chiaroscuro and attention to detail. To learn more about this style, look up Baroque.
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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