From Dürer to Piranesi: Rediscovering Mannheim's Printmaking
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From Dürer to Piranesi: Printmaking as a Window to European Knowledge History
The overview tour at the Kunsthalle Mannheim guides visitors through the exhibition From Dürer to Piranesi. Printmaking from the Mannheim Collection of Anton von Klein (1746–1810). At the center is a historical graphic collection that connects art, education, and knowledge transfer. On Thursday, October 1, 2026, visitors will discover around 80 selected sheets and experience European printmaking in its art-historical diversity starting at 10:30 AM.
A Collection Between Enlightenment and Aesthetic Experience
Anton von Klein, Professor of Fine Sciences at the court of Elector Karl Theodor, used images to convey knowledge vividly. His collection exemplifies an era in which artworks were not only viewed but also understood as teaching tools, thought models, and visual sources. The tour makes this connection between educational history, local history, and European cultural heritage understandable.
Masterpieces from Dürer to Piranesi
The exhibition unites works of significant artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Hendrick Goltzius, Bernhard Rode, and Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Their prints showcase different techniques, image ideas, and forms of knowledge transfer. From the precise details of early graphics to Piranesi's impressive spatial visions, the city tour through the collection continuously opens new perspectives on line, light, architecture, and composition.
Art History with Expert Contextualization
The overview tour conveys essential connections of the exhibition and places the works in the history of European printmaking. Curator Dr. Ursula Drahoss and curator assistant Alessia Tardivo are responsible for the scientific supervision of the exhibition. This creates a solid discovery experience that combines historical backgrounds with immediate image observation.
A Cultural Visit to the Kunsthalle Mannheim
The Kunsthalle Mannheim at Friedrichsplatz offers the perfect setting for this cultural enrichment. In the exhibition rooms, regional collection history, European art, and historical knowledge culture meet. The tour is aimed at art-interested guests, cultural travelers, and anyone wishing to get to know Mannheim from an art-historical perspective.
Conclusion: A Concentrated Journey Through Printmaking
The overview tour From Dürer to Piranesi combines local history, art-historical expertise, and the sensory experience of original printmaking. Those who wish to discover the collection of Anton von Klein, its historical contexts, and the works of great European artists will find an inspiring approach at the Kunsthalle Mannheim. Secure your spot and experience art history in direct dialogue with the originals.
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