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Methods and Materials Tours: Engraving and Printmaking

Presented by The Cleveland Museum of Art at The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland OH

Jul 05 2026
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Aug 30 2026
Methods and Materials Tours: Engraving and Printmaking

Battle of the Nudes, 1470s–80s. Antonio del Pollaiuolo (Italian, 1431/32–1498). Engraving; platemark: 42 x 60.4 cm; sheet: 42.4 x 60.9 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1967.127

Join a docent-led exploration of engraving, where artists transform metal plates into intricate works of art through patience, precision, and a steady hand.

Discover how this meticulous process works, from carving fine lines into copper to transferring images onto paper, and why engraving became one of the most powerful tools for sharing ideas across Renaissance Europe. Featuring a special exhibition of master Renaissance engravers, this tour reveals how artists used line, texture, and shadow to create astonishing detail—and lasting impact.

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

  • Aug 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm (Sun)

LOCATION

The Cleveland Museum of Art

11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106

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