Artwork

Descent into Hell

Descent into Hell, by Wenceslaus Hollar, ink, 1642
Descent into Hell, by Wenceslaus Hollar, ink, 1642

Descent into Hell is an ink print by the Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar. It dates from 1642 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Artist & collection

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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