Views of German towns

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Amoenissimae aliquot locorum in diversis provinciis iacentium prospectus

SKU: 18263 Type:

HOLLAR, Wencesla[us]
London
1643-44].
Eight etched views.
105 by 180mm. (4.25 by 7 inches). Largest plate size: 95 by 175mm.
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While living in London, Hollar produced a series of eight views of German towns and cities, one also featuring the collection's title: 'Amoenissimi Aliquot Locorum in diversis Provinciis iacetium Prospectus' ('A view of some of the most pleasant places situated in different regions'). The views, based on Hollar's own drawings from his time living in Antwerp, was published in 1644 in London.

As typical of Hollar's urban vistas, the views are often staged so as to...

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NHG Hollar 442 III, 443 II, 444 II, 445 I, 446 III, 447 III, 448 II, 449; Pennington 719-726.