Fort of St. Philip on the Shantz 1642 - 1644

Wenceslaus Hollar's etching, "Fort of St. Philip on the Shantz" (1642-1644) is a detailed yet minimalist depiction of a fortified structure on a waterway. The artist, a prolific printmaker, utilized a precise and clear line to portray the fort and the sailboats navigating the waters. The distant cityscape and the choppy waves add depth and perspective to the landscape, characteristic of Hollar's masterful handling of composition and detail.