Printmaking
9 articles
The Alliance of Hand and Mind: How Dürer and Pirckheimer Forged the Renaissance Book
In 16th-century Nuremberg, the friendship between the artist Albrecht Dürer and the scholar Willibald Pirckheimer gave b…
A Review of Eugène Dutuit's 'Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes'
This 1882 article reviews the 'Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes' by the renowned collector Eugène Dutuit. The author, Alfr…
A Critical Review of the 1882 Salon de Gravure
In this review of the 1882 Salon, the art of engraving is examined as a serious and intimate discipline, often overlooke…
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, poss…
Engraving and Lithography at the Salon of 1863
In this 1863 review, critic Philippe Burty examines the state of printmaking, lamenting the decline of traditional engra…
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 cap…
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 to…
The Etchings of Van Dyck and Paul Potter: A Comparative Analysis
This analysis examines the distinct approaches to etching by Anthony van Dyck and Paul Potter, facilitated by Amand Dura…