A Fine Original 17thc Engraving of a Slave Boy

A lovely engraving of a black slave boy, this is original and signed and dated by Wenceslaus Hollar dated 1635. The plate mark is clear, and this is a very rare engraving. Wenceslaus Hollar (23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a prolific and accomplished Bohemian graphic artist of the 17th century, who spent much of his life in England. He is known to German speakers as Wenzel Hollar, and to Czech speakers as Václav Hollar (Czech: [ˈvaːtslav ˈɦolar]). He is particularly noted for his engravings and etchings. He was born in Prague, died in London, and was buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster.