When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is on view from 24.07.2026 to 08.11.2026 at Kunsthalle Mannheim. The recorded date starts on 15.09.2026 at 10:00 a.m.

What is the entrance fee?

The regular entrance fee for the collection and special exhibitions is 16 euros. Children and teenagers under 18 have free admission.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, Kunsthalle Mannheim offers public guided tours. Additionally, curatorial tours will also be conducted for the exhibition.

Is the museum accessible?

The visit is nearly barrier-free possible. A small part of the Art Nouveau building is not accessible, and there is barrier-free access and wheelchairs available for loan upon prior request.

Am I allowed to take photos in the exhibition?

In special exhibitions, photographing is generally prohibited. For private photography in the collection, the house rules of the institution apply.

How can I get to Kunsthalle Mannheim?

The Kunsthalle is located at Friedrichsplatz in the center of Mannheim and is well accessible by public transport. A barrier-free stop is nearby.

Printmaking between Dürer and Piranesi reinterprets Mannheim's graphic collection

Name: From Dürer to Piranesi – Printmaking from the Mannheim Collection Anton von Klein (1746 – 1810)
Start: 2026-09-15T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-08T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Kunsthalle Mannheim

A Journey through the Art of Printmaking in Mannheim

The Kunsthalle Mannheim opens a fascinating glimpse into the world of printmaking with From Dürer to Piranesi. At the center is the Mannheim Collection Anton von Klein, which, with around 80 selected sheets, makes European image and knowledge culture visible from the Renaissance to Italian etching.

Anton von Klein and the Idea of the Educated Image

Anton von Klein served as a professor for the "fine sciences" at the court of Elector Charles Theodore. His collection follows not just a mere pleasure in collecting, but an enlightening impulse: images should visually convey knowledge, enable comparisons, and open intellectual horizons. The special exhibition atmosphere lies precisely in this – it combines viewing works, historical reflection, and aesthetic experience into a concentrated art experience.

From Dürer to Piranesi: Masterpieces in Black Line

The selection includes significant artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Hendrick Goltzius, Bernhard Rode, and Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Their sheets show how diverse printmaking as a medium can be: as a precise line, as a dramatic play of light, as learned allegory, and as an independent art form with high material presence. Those who visit the exhibition discover not only individual works but also the development of style, motif, and art historical significance over several centuries.

An Opening with Museum Educational Depth

The exhibition is designed as the start of a series and broadens the view of collection, research, and mediation. Public tours accompany the walk and provide access for different visitor groups. Thus, the project convincingly fits into the profile of the Kunsthalle Mannheim, which, as one of the early bourgeois collections of modernity, also today brings together art historical education and curated mediation.

The Kunsthalle Mannheim as a Place of Collection and Viewing

The Kunsthalle Mannheim is located at Friedrichsplatz and is one of Germany's important art museums. Its collection includes painting, sculpture, installations, as well as an extensive graphic collection. For this exhibition, the focus on the medium of printmaking is particularly central, which unfolds tremendous pictorial power in silent contemplation. Those who engage with the fine lines, the light-dark contrasts, and the rhythmic composition experience the exhibition as a calm yet intense museum visit.

Conclusion

From Dürer to Piranesi makes visible how rich and vibrant the art of printmaking is. The exhibition invites visitors to read masterpieces anew, discover art historical connections, and experience the collection of Anton von Klein as a cultural treasure of Mannheim. A visit on-site is worthwhile for all who wish not only to see art but also to understand and empathize with it.