Artwork
Hans Holbein the Younger
Hans Holbein the Younger is an ink print by the Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This etching is a portrait of Hans Holbein the Younger, created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1647. It is a print made using the etching technique.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Hans Holbein the Younger, a 16th-century German painter known for his portraits and works for the English court. The etching is a representation of Holbein, capturing his likeness in detailed, old-fashioned attire.
Technique & Style
Hollar's etching is characterized by crisp, clean lines, evoking the texture of the original medium. The work demonstrates Hollar's skill in reproductive engraving, closely replicating the original painting by Holbein.
History & Provenance
Wenceslaus Hollar, a Czech-born engraver and etcher, produced this work during his time in England. The etching is a copy of a painting by Hans Holbein the Younger, reflecting a common practice among artists of the time to learn by reproducing the works of established masters.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
