Wenceslaus Hollar
Czech cartographer, painter of nature, portrait painter and engraver (1607-1677)
Wenceslaus Hollar was born on July 13, 1607 in Prague and died on March 25, 1677 in London, aged 69. Recorded occupations: printmaker, cartographer, illustrator, graphic artist, engraver and draftsperson. Country of citizenship: Germany. Associated movement: Baroque. Fields of work: etching and copper engraving print.
- Born
- July 13, 1607 · Prague
- Died
- March 25, 1677 · London
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Occupations
- printmaker, cartographer, illustrator, graphic artist, engraver, draftsperson
- Movements
- Baroque
- Wikipedia editions
- 28 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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