1652
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Views of London: The Piazza in Covent Garden is a 1652 by Wenceslaus Hollar, depicting Bohemia, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a wide, open square with a tall, skinny tower on the left. In the center stands a big building with columns and a clock-like circle above its door. Around it, people walk, ride horses, and drive horse-drawn carriages. Smaller houses line the sides, and a few trees peek out in the distance. Notice how the artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the buildings look solid. The square is empty enough to see details, but busy enough to feel alive. Want to see more by this artist? Check out 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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