Artwork
The Four Seasons: Spring
The Four Seasons: Spring is a print by the Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Four Seasons: Spring is a 1641 print by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Czech-born engraver and etcher active in London.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a dark dress with a lace shawl, holding flowers and reaching for a bouquet on a table, set against a cloudy sky with distant buildings.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a detailed and realistic style, the print showcases intricate textures and patterns, characteristic of the Baroque style, with a use of chiaroscuro that captures a serene moment.
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.
