The first comprehensive history of late medieval printmaking, which transformed image production and led to profound changes in Western culture

The Renaissance of Etching is a groundbreaking study of the origins of the etched print. Initially used as a method for decorating armor, etching was reimagined

A landmark publication--beautifully illustrated with over 300 prints from the British Museum's renowned collection--which traces the history of printmaking from

Structured around in-depth and interconnected case studies and driven by a methodology of material, contextual, and iconographic analysis, this book argues that

The advent of printing in Western Europe is a familiar historical milestone; far less known is the emergence of a technology of image printing more than a gener