CMA: Prints

Omnibus

Omnibus https://clevelandart.org/art/1953.603

Sailing Vessels: Two Galleys Sailing Behind an Armed Three-Master with Phaeton and Jupiter in the Sky

Sailing Vessels: Two Galleys Sailing Behind an Armed Three-Master with Phaeton and Jupiter in the Sky https://clevelandart.org/art/1980.106

Huntsman Presenting a Gift to a King

Huntsman Presenting a Gift to a King https://clevelandart.org/art/1922.247

The Life of the Virgin: The Attributes of the Virgin

The Life of the Virgin: The Attributes of the Virgin https://clevelandart.org/art/1963.214.14

Exposition universelle: dans dix minutes vour aurez une gibelotte et un chapeau

Exposition universelle: dans dix minutes vour aurez une gibelotte et un chapeau https://clevelandart.org/art/1921.1503

In this lively woodcut, Dürer evokes the Coronation of the Virgin, the last event in the cycle of prayers known as the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. She is about to be crowned Regina caeli, the Queen of Heaven, as angels and cherubs celebrate with gifts, music-making, and merriment. Dürer’s shallow use of space and symmetrical arrangement draw attention to the Madonna’s gaze, a fixed look that conveys both her attentiveness and compassion for those who are devoted to her.

The Virgin Surrounded by Many Angels https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.112

A Flower Piece

A Flower Piece https://clevelandart.org/art/1941.92

Salomé

Salomé https://clevelandart.org/art/2014.689

Rouen Illustré: Cour de L'Albane; Rue Saint Romain; L'aubette Rue Armand - Carrel

Rouen Illustré: Cour de L'Albane; Rue Saint Romain; L'aubette Rue Armand - Carrel https://clevelandart.org/art/1921.1405

Madonna

Madonna https://clevelandart.org/art/1940.744

This etching, "Self-Portrait with Curly Hair and White Collar: Bust," is an exquisite example of Rembrandt's mastery in capturing mood and texture through the intricate play of light and shadow. Created during the early years of his career, it highlights the artist’s characteristic use of swirling lines and bold contrasts to convey depth and personality.

Self-Portrait with curly hair and white collar: Bust https://clevelandart.org/art/1947.488

Fragonard created these charming etchings shortly after returning from Italy, where he encountered similar Roman antiquities. Satyrs and nymphs frolic in this suite of playfully erotic scenes, which he conceived as low-relief sculptures on stone fragments nestled in the foliage of country gardens. The abundant vegetation—as well as the satyr and human children—symbolizes the wild fecundity of nature.

Bacchanales: Nymph Astride a Satyr https://clevelandart.org/art/2012.64.3

Entrance to the French Capuchin Convent at Athens

Entrance to the French Capuchin Convent at Athens https://clevelandart.org/art/1968.259

The Good Samaritan Paying the Innkeeper

The Good Samaritan Paying the Innkeeper https://clevelandart.org/art/1959.322

Life of the Virgin: The Death of the Virgin

Life of the Virgin: The Death of the Virgin https://clevelandart.org/art/1922.301

Village Féte

Village Féte https://clevelandart.org/art/1944.46

Waramus Arch Bishop of Canterbury

Waramus Arch Bishop of Canterbury https://clevelandart.org/art/2014.185

James McNeill Whistler's "Amsterdam from the Tolhuis" depicts a serene river scene featuring several sailing vessels set against the distant urban skyline of Amsterdam. Created in 1885, this etching captures the atmospheric effects of light and water, showcasing Whistler’s mastery in conveying mood and place with delicate lines and a subdued palette.

Amsterdam from the Tolhuis https://clevelandart.org/art/1949.139

In the 18th century, new engraving and etching techniques offered a variety of tonal effects that enhanced botanical prints. While mezzotint (in which the plate is roughened and then the engraver works from dark to light creating different values) and stipple (dots create values) make it possible to create the rich tonal scale and velvety texture of oil paint, aquatint imitates the delicacy and transparency of watercolor and ink wash.

The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: The Pontic Rhododendron https://clevelandart.org/art/1951.276

Six Views of Heidelberg Castle: Castle Terrace

Six Views of Heidelberg Castle: Castle Terrace https://clevelandart.org/art/2010.280.5

Illustration for L'Escarmouche

Illustration for L'Escarmouche https://clevelandart.org/art/1956.279

Bathers

Bathers https://clevelandart.org/art/1956.728

Plantae Selectae: No. 38

Plantae Selectae: No. 38 https://clevelandart.org/art/1955.334

Paris Almanac, 1897: Back Cover

Paris Almanac, 1897: Back Cover https://clevelandart.org/art/1953.553

Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait https://clevelandart.org/art/1922.230

A Sunset in Ireland

A Sunset in Ireland https://clevelandart.org/art/1940.859

This artwork features a richly detailed portrait of a sultana adorned with a pearl necklace and an elaborately styled turban, captured in the Persian aesthetic. The piece belongs to the Cleveland Museum of Art's print collection and reflects the fusion of Eastern influence in Western art, prevalent during the time of its creation.

Several heads in the Persian style: Portrait, Sultana Wearing a Pearl Necklace and a Turban (Plusieurs têtes coiffées à la persienne) https://clevelandart.org/art/2016.158

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam https://clevelandart.org/art/1947.152

Martyrdom of St. Judas Thaddeus

Martyrdom of St. Judas Thaddeus https://clevelandart.org/art/1923.526.9

The series of six prints, <em>The Life of the Virgin</em>, is also known as the Master Engravings, an acknowledgment of Goltzius's significant achievement. Each of the six engravings evokes a different artistic style, imitating but not copying works by Albrecht Dürer (1471–1526), Federico Barocci (about 1535–1612), and others. An engraved dedication to Wilhelm V, Duke of Bavaria, appears in the lower left corner. Written by poet Cornelis Schoneus (1540–1611), it praises the versatility and skill of Hendrik Goltzius. The inscription across the bottom that refers to the subject of the print reads: "Set aside your fear, Virgin, I appear to you as a messenger sent from the heavenly vault: undamaged shall you give birth, to the astonishment of nature, following the prophecies sung by the ancient prophets, and the whole world will worship you as the mother of god."

The Annunciation https://clevelandart.org/art/1994.85