Spring 1643 - 1644
wenceslaushollar
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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"Spring" is an etching by the prolific Czech artist Wenceslaus Hollar, created between 1643 and 1644. The print depicts a woman in a flowing gown, standing on a balcony overlooking a cityscape. Her elegant figure and the detailed rendering of her clothing are hallmarks of Hollar's meticulous style. The inscription at the bottom, "Welcome sweet Lady you do bring Spring," further emphasizes the allegorical nature of the work. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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Two years after producing his half-length Spring (adjacent), Hollar also published a full-length version. The large vase is missing this time. In the left background some visitors stroll around a formal garden with rectangular flowerbeds. In the caption Spring is addressed as the bearer of copious gifts.
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