Nonnenwerdt 1652 - 1677

"Nonnenwerdt" is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, a renowned Czech-born artist, created between 1652 and 1677. This print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a tranquil scene of a river with a sailing vessel and a distant village. Hollar's meticulous detail in the etching captures the serene landscape, while the use of delicate lines and hatching creates a sense of depth and realism. The artwork, with its inscription "Nonnenwerdt" and "Rhenus Fluvius," offers a glimpse into the 17th-century landscape and the artistic style of Wenceslaus Hollar, renowned for his etchings of cityscapes and landscapes.