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Renaissance Impressions
Chiaroscuro woodcuts from the Collections of Georg Baselitz and the Albertina, Vienna
Discover the beautiful art of Chiaroscuro woodcuts as we present works from two of the finest collections in the world, never seen before in one exhibition.
Based on the designs of the greatest Renaissance artists such as Parmigianino, Raphael and Titian, you will see how this pioneering sixteenth century printing technique breathed new life into well-known biblical scenes and legends; from Perseus slaying the Medusa to Aeneas Fleeing Troy, and the Miraculous Draught of Fishes.
We have brought together nearly 130 of the rarest and most exquisite examples of this forgotten art form. With a focus on the craftsmanship of its proponents in Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, you will see how the Chiaroscuro method was used to create the first colour prints that make dramatic use of light and dark.
Created by established artists for a wider public, they were collected and appreciated for their sheer technical brilliance and visual power.
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