Prints cabinet
Discover the collection of prints of the Faculty of Fine Arts of the Complutense University of Madrid.
"Tres árboles" (1775) by Rembrandt van RijnFaculty of Fine Arts of the Complutense University of Madrid
The cabinet's creation started around 1950 at the San Fernando Higher School of Fine Arts, and continued after its transformation into the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Landscape with a Hay Barn and a Flock of Sheep (1652) by Rembrandt van RijnFaculty of Fine Arts of the Complutense University of Madrid
Between the historical prints we can find important works of artists such as Rembrandt, Durero, Goya or Piranesi.
"Marco Pepe irritato contro Calfurnia" (1822) by Bartolomeo PinelliFaculty of Fine Arts of the Complutense University of Madrid
The works of the Italian artist Bartolomeo Pinelli are also noteworthy.
Joannes Snellinx Pictor (1641) by Anthony van DyckFaculty of Fine Arts of the Complutense University of Madrid
The techniques used to create these prints are many; relief engraving, intaglio, lithography, serigraphy...
"Tendiendo hilos" (2015) by Antonio RabazasFaculty of Fine Arts of the Complutense University of Madrid
This technical variety is specially evident in contemporary works.
"E la nave va" (1992) by Carmen Garrido SánchezFaculty of Fine Arts of the Complutense University of Madrid
Amongst the most recent copies we can find prints donated by students or teachers of the Faculty.
"La piel de la huella" (2020) by Margarita GonzálezFaculty of Fine Arts of the Complutense University of Madrid
Currently, the Department of Drawing and Engraving, who is in charge of this Cabinet, continues with the job of cataloging and preserving the works. One of its objectives is to digitalise all the collections to ensure their accessibility and preservation.
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