1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Views of London: Whitehall from the River is a 1604 by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, depicting Bohemia, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a serene scene of Whitehall from the River Thames. In the foreground, a group of boats are depicted, with people rowing or standing in them. The buildings of Whitehall are shown in the background, with a large central structure featuring a prominent roof and chimneys. The scene is set against a calm sky, with trees visible in the distance. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The boats and buildings are rendered in detail, giving a sense of realism to the scene. To learn more about the Baroque movement, which influenced this painting, visit the Gallery Tiles page on Baroque art.
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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