Theatrum Mulierum
Medium
etching
Dimensions
62; 93
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 93 mm x breedte 62 mm
Art Historical Context
Discover the intricate charm of *Theatrum Mulierum* (Theater of Women), a petite etching by Wenceslaus Hollar from 1643. Measuring just 93 mm high by 62 mm wide, this intimate print exemplifies Hollar's mastery as a Bohemian-born artist who became one of the 17th century's most prolific etchers. Working primarily in England during this period, Hollar captured the elegance of everyday life, fashion, and portraiture with remarkable precision. Etching, Hollar's favored medium, involved drawing into a wax-grounded copper plate with acid biting fine lines for exceptional detail—perfect for this di...
About the Artist
Wenceslaus Hollar · 1607–1677
Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677) was a prolific Bohemian etcher who became one of the most accomplished printmakers of the seventeenth century. Born in Prague, he trained under Matthäus Merian in Frankfurt before entering the service of Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, in 1636. Hollar spent most of his career in England, where he produced approximately 2,740 etchings documenting an extraordinary range...