Groenendael Abbey 1647

Wenceslaus Hollar's 1647 etching "Groenendael Abbey" depicts the abbey as seen from across a reflecting moat. The meticulous detail of the abbey's architecture, the surrounding trees, and the figures in the foreground are characteristic of Hollar's precise style. The inscription below the image provides information on the abbey's founding, its history, and its affiliation with the Augustinian order. Hollar's work provides a valuable visual record of the abbey, now in ruins, and showcases his skill as a master printmaker.