This is a detailed engraving viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is towards the left side, marked by a line of trees and a church steeple labeled "Skire" in the distance, along with the word "bey Alburg" to the right. The engraving technique uses fine lines and hatching to create texture and depth. Close to us, there are several tall, trees with a small bench underneath. A walkway curves to the right, where a group of figures is gathered, each dressed in period attire. In the distance, rolling hills and clusters of trees extend towards the horizon, providing a sense of continuity and space. The image presents a monochromatic palette typical of engravings, relying on contrast and shading to convey form and detail.
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This is a detailed engraving viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is towards the left side, marked by a line of trees and a church steeple labeled "Skire" in the distance, along with the word "bey Alburg" to the right. The engraving technique uses fine lines and hatching to create texture and depth. Close to us, there are several tall, trees with a small bench underneath. A walkway curves to the right, where a group of figures is gathered, each dressed in period attire. In the distance, rolling hills and clusters of trees extend towards the horizon, providing a sense of continuity and space. The image presents a monochromatic palette typical of engravings, relying on contrast and shading to convey form and detail.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Albury

Wenceslaus Hollar

Date
1645
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.4930
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Views of Albury [Pennington 937-942]

Subjects and terms

  • Landscape
  • Tree
  • Bohemian
  • Water
  • Nature
  • Figures

NGA object ID 7852. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.