Wooded Landscape 1644

Wenceslaus Hollar's *Wooded Landscape* (1644) is a detailed etching of a serene woodland scene. The landscape is dominated by a grove of trees, with a winding path leading the eye through the dense foliage. The artist's meticulous rendering of the trees, clouds, and water conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, characteristic of his work. Hollar, a renowned 17th-century Czech printmaker, produced numerous etchings of landscapes and cityscapes, which are highly valued for their exquisite detail and atmospheric quality. This etching, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, exemplifies his mastery of the technique.