When does the event take place?

The event takes place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 12:30 to 1 PM.

Where does the event start?

The meeting point is the foyer at the House of Graphic Collection, Salzstraße 32, Freiburg im Breisgau.

How much does participation cost?

Participation costs the regular museum admission of 12 Euros. The reduced admission is 8 Euros. Additionally, a free event ticket is required.

Where are the tickets available?

Event and admission tickets are available in the online shop as well as at the museum ticket counter.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

The House of Graphic Collection is accessible and has an elevator. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available.

What is the maximum number of participants?

The number of participants is limited.

Discover Hans Baldung Grien: Renaissance Art at the House of Graphic Collection Freiburg

Name: EXTRA: Woodcuts by Hans Baldung Grien
Start: 2026-10-14T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-14T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Haus der Graphischen Sammlung

Woodcuts by Hans Baldung Grien: Discover Masterpieces of Printmaking

The House of Graphic Collection at the Augustinermuseum dedicates the event EXTRA: Woodcuts by Hans Baldung Grien to selected works of the significant Renaissance artist. Felix Reuße presents the woodcuts and opens up art-historical perspectives on the themes, techniques, and effects of this extraordinary printmaking.

The Art of Woodcut in Focus

Woodcuts combine precise linework, contrasting areas, and a special immediacy. The technique requires the artist to concentrate on translating the idea into wood: forms are carved, light and dark areas are rigorously composed, and details are condensed through rhythm and contour. In examining the works, it becomes clear how an expressive visual language emerges from the relationship between black and white.

Hans Baldung Grien and the Renaissance

Hans Baldung Grien is one of the defining artists of the German Renaissance. His art moves between religious imagery, humanistic scholarship, and an expressive imagination. The presentation at the House of Graphic Collection draws attention to the particular quality of his printmaking and the cultural-historical significance of woodcuts as a reproducible, widely distributed medium.

A Concentrated Artistic Experience at the Augustinermuseum

The event offers a compact introduction to selected works and combines aesthetic experience with art-historical mediation. The exhibition atmosphere of the House of Graphic Collection creates a calm setting for the careful observation of lines, areas, material effects, and spatial effects of the prints. Visitors experience how the technique of woodcut shapes the expression of Renaissance art.

Cultural Education and Personal Engagement with the Works

Felix Reuße conveys contextual background regarding the displayed woodcuts and makes key aspects of motifs, composition, and printing technique understandable. The limited number of participants supports direct access to the works and allows for focused engagement with art history, curation, and the aesthetic decisions of the artist.

Conclusion: Experience Renaissance Graphics Live

The event invites art enthusiasts with a precise introduction to the fascinating world of woodcuts by Hans Baldung Grien. Anyone wishing to experience printmaking, Renaissance art, and the sensual quality of historical paper works intensively should not miss this artistic experience at the Augustinermuseum.