Self-portrait of Albrecht Dürer

Engraved plate E. J. Sulpis (1856-1943), early 20th century, from a painting by Albrecht Dürer of 1498
Etching and chisel on copper, H. 50 L. 33 cm high
Print from the original plate belonging to the Collection de la Chalcographie du Louvre, inv. 6980

Before the invention of photography and good-quality ...
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Engraved plate E. J. Sulpis (1856-1943), early 20th century, from a painting by Albrecht Dürer of 1498
Etching and chisel on copper, H. 50 L. 33 cm high
Print from the original plate belonging to the Collection de la Chalcographie du Louvre, inv. 6980

Before the invention of photography and good-quality printing processes, the so-called "interpretive print" was the only means of disseminating the masterpieces of the Louvre Museum to a wide audience.

Print made for the exhibition of the Louvre, Albrecht Altdorfer. Master of the German Renaissance.
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