Martin Schongauer exhibition at Musée de Cluny
The Musée de Cluny in Paris is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to Martin Schongauer, the 15th-century Alsatian engraver and painter. The show brings together over 200 works, including engravings, drawings, paintings, and stained glass, from collections such as the Louvre, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and the Kupferstichkabinett in Berlin. Schongauer, known for his meticulous technique and influence on Albrecht Dürer, is presented as a pivotal figure in the transition from Gothic to Renaissance art. The exhibition runs from May 15 to September 15, 2026.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Musée de Cluny, Paris
- Over 200 works on display
- Includes engravings, drawings, paintings, stained glass
- Lenders include Louvre, BnF, Kupferstichkabinett Berlin
- Schongauer influenced Albrecht Dürer
- Runs May 15 to September 15, 2026
- Curated by Sophie Caron and Cécile Scailliérez
- First major Schongauer retrospective in France since 1991
Entities
Artists
- Martin Schongauer
- Albrecht Dürer
Institutions
- Musée de Cluny
- Louvre
- Bibliothèque nationale de France
- Kupferstichkabinett Berlin
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Berlin
- Germany