Print Collectors Handbook Collection

Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian, 1518. Artist: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder
Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian, 1518. Maximilian I (1459-1519), the son of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor, and Eleanor of Portugal

The British Museum Print Room, c1901.From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Rembrandt with the Sabre, 1634. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Rembrandt with the Sabre, 1634. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Portrait of Pietro Aretino, c1517. Artist: Marcantonio Raimondi
Portrait of Pietro Aretino, c1517. Pietro Aretino (1492-1556), Italian author, playwright, poet and satirist who influenced contemporary art and politics and invented erotic literature

The Descent from the Cross, 1475. Artist: Andrea Mantegna
The Descent from the Cross, 1475. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

The Death of the Virgin, c1475. Artist: Martin Schongauer
The Death of the Virgin, c1475. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

The Breaking Up of the Agamemnon, 1870. Artist: Seymour Haden
The Breaking Up of the Agamemnon, 1870. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

View of Richmond from the Thames, 1871. Artist: Maxime Lalanne
View of Richmond from the Thames, 1871. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Le Depart Por Le Travail, 1863. Artist: Jean Francois Millet
Le Depart Por Le Travail, 1863. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

The Two Plough Horses, 1652. Artist: Paulus Potter
The Two Plough Horses, 1652. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

A Woman Spinning, 1652. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
A Woman Spinning, 1652. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Dance in a Tavern, 1652. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
Dance in a Tavern, 1652. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Portrait of Vandyck, 1635. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Vandyck, 1635. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

Rembrandt Leaning on a Stone Sill, 1639. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Rembrandt Leaning on a Stone Sill, 1639. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

John Dryden, c1700. Artist: Gerard Edelinck
John Dryden, c1700. John Dryden (1631-1700), Dramatist and Poet Laureate. After Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723). From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

The Three Trees, 1643. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Three Trees, 1643. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]

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The "Print Collectors Handbook" is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts, offering a captivating journey through the world of printmaking. Delve into the rich history and diverse collection of The British Museum Print Room, where masterpieces like Hans Burgkmair's "Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian" from 1518 come to life. Discover Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's powerful depiction in "Rembrandt with the Sabre, " transporting you back to 1634. Marcantonio Raimondi's mesmerizing "Portrait of Pietro Aretino" captures the essence of an influential figure from c1517. Honore Daumier's thought-provoking work, "La Rue Transnonian, " takes us on a visual journey to 1834 Paris, stirring emotions within our souls. Robert Strange skillfully portrays Charles I in his regal portrait from 1770, while Andrea Mantegna's masterpiece, "The Descent from the Cross, " showcases his mastery as an artist dating back to 1475. Martin Schongauer's hauntingly beautiful portrayal in "The Death of the Virgin" leaves an indelible mark on our hearts. Seymour Haden transports us to historical events with his evocative etching titled "The Breaking Up of Agamemnon" from 1870. Maxime Lalanne invites us to admire nature's beauty with his breathtaking view captured in "View of Richmond from the Thames" painted in 1871. Jean Francois Millet tugs at our heartstrings with his poignant artwork titled "Le Depart Por Le Travail. " Lastly, Paulus Potter immortalizes two majestic plough horses forevermore through his brushstrokes dating back to 1652. With each turn of a page within this handbook, we are transported across time and space – experiencing art that has shaped cultures and touched countless lives throughout history.