Hans Lützelburger, The Master Engraver of Holbein's 'Dance of Death'
For centuries, the masterful execution of the woodcuts for 'The Dance of Death' series, first published in 1538, has…
Etching
A Comprehensive Guide to the Technique of Etching
This article provides a detailed technical guide for artists wishing to practice etching. From its ancient origins, possibly for decorating Damascus steel, to i…
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Hokusai: The Master of Japanese Illustrated Books and Prints
Cliché-Verre: The Glass Print Technique of the Barbizon School
A Particular Point of View on Jacques Callot
A Review of Eugène Dutuit's 'Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes'
A Critical Review of the 1882 Salon de Gravure
Pierre-Alexandre Tardieu, Master of the Burin
Jacques Callot and Don Giovanni Medici: An Unpublished Correspondence
Engraving and Lithography at the Salon of 1863
The Cabinet des Estampes: A History of Its Origins and Successive Developments
Established in 1666 on the initiative of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the Cabinet des Estampes was instituted by Louis XIV to…
Arthur Jacquin and the Renaissance of Wood Engraving
At a time when photomechanical processes had rendered wood engraving nearly obsolete, a few artists remained faithful…