Helmeted head 1625 - 1700

Wenceslaus Hollar's etching "Helmeted Head" depicts a profile view of a man wearing an elaborate helmet with a plume. This detailed, small-scale print, dating from 1625 to 1700, showcases Hollar's mastery of etching, a technique that used acid to create lines on a metal plate. The etching, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies Hollar's prolific output of intricate illustrations, particularly of historical figures and armor, which were highly sought after during his lifetime.