Lot 15

Václav Hollar (1607 - 1677) TWO PRINTS

PARLIAMENT IN LONDON, EXECUTION OF THE EARL OF STRAFFORD (1641) “Parlamentum Londinense / Abbildung der Session des Parlaments zu London uber den Sententz des Grafen von Stafford.” – etching, 317 x 393 mm, paper (255 x 275 / plate) mm. Marked on lower left: W. Hollar fecit, Hollstein 330/III. Condition: Print from a worn plate, wide margin, rust-colored spots, partial tear at bottom center, partially restored fissures.
 
EXECUTION OF THE EARL OF STRAFFORD (1641) “The true maner of the execution of Thomas Earle of Strafford, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland upon Towerhill, the 12th of May 1641 / Execution des Grafen Thomae von Stafford Statthalters in Irland auf de Tawersplatz in Londen 12 Maj 1641.” – etching, 330 x 389 mm, paper (187 x 262 / plate) mm. Marked on lower left: monogram WH, Hollstein 331/III. Condition: Light print from a worn plate, wide margin, spots, numerous repairs