Prague

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a view overlooking a calm body of water and the city of Prague. The horizon is positioned about two-thirds up the piece, with an intricate cityscape with dense foliage and various structures, including towers and buildings labeled 'Das Schloß.' A hillside labeled 'S. Lorentzberg' is on the left, featuring a lightly sketched pattern representing vegetation or fields. The sky above has swirling clouds with delicate, horizontal hatching lines for texture. Closest to the viewer, a river or lake stretches across the composition with a few small boats visible, including one with passengers. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of black against off-white paper, creating a classic and serene visual impact.