St. George's Chapel Choir, Windsor (from Elias Ashmole's "The Order of the Garter," 1672) 1663
wenceslaushollar
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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architectural sketch
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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sketch book
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incomplete sketchy
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
"St. George's Chapel Choir, Windsor" is a 1663 etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, a renowned Czech-born artist known for his detailed and precise works. This print, likely part of a larger series, depicts the interior of St. George's Chapel, a significant landmark within Windsor Castle. The perspective, featuring a vanishing point in the center, draws the viewer into the grandeur of the chapel's soaring arches and intricate details. Hollar's meticulous technique renders the stonework, stained glass windows, and choir stalls with remarkable fidelity, capturing the architectural splendor of this royal chapel.
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