Wenceslaus HollarCzech, English, 1607–1677Lady with Cap and Muff
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Where is “Lady with Cap and Muff” now? Collection: Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Not on view at present. Checked October 12, 2026.
Harvard Art Museums
Cambridge, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- R1349
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- Harvard Art Museums
- Image: Harvard Art Museums — © President and Fellows of Harvard College
In the life of Wenceslaus Hollar
The whole life1636
Meets the Earl of Arundel
The famous nobleman and art collector Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel, then on a diplomatic mission to the imperial court of Emperor Ferdinand II, takes notice of him. Hollar is employed as a draftsman.
1636
Travels with Arundel to Vienna and Prague
As a draftsman he accompanies the earl on a journey to Vienna and Prague, his native city.
1637
Moves to England with Arundel
In 1637 he goes with Arundel to England, where he remains in the earl’s household for many years.
![Bride, from "Dance of Death", Wenceslaus Hollar, [1651] late 18th century printing](https://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/dp/web-large/DP822840.jpg)
