Plate engraved by A. Coppier (1866-1948) at the beginning of the 20th century from a painting by Albrecht Dürer of 1504
Etching and chisel on copper, H. 50 L. 45 cm high
Print from the original plate belonging to the Collection de la Chalcographie du Louvre, inv. 6352
Before the invention of photography ...
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Plate engraved by A. Coppier (1866-1948) at the beginning of the 20th century from a painting by Albrecht Dürer of 1504
Etching and chisel on copper, H. 50 L. 45 cm high
Print from the original plate belonging to the Collection de la Chalcographie du Louvre, inv. 6352
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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