Rüdesheim by Wenceslaus Hollar

Rüdesheim 1642 - 1644

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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ship

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print

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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river

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

Wenceslaus Hollar's "Rüdesheim" is a detailed etching of a town on the Rhine River in Germany. The image, created between 1642 and 1644, shows the town's skyline with its prominent church towers and fortified walls, as well as a small boat sailing on the river. Hollar's signature is located in the bottom right corner of the etching. This piece, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, exemplifies Hollar's skill as a draftsman and printmaker. The etching's precise details and use of light and shadow create a sense of realism and depth.

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