Master of the Housebook

Shop 5 artworks by Master of the Housebook (German, 1450–1500) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

Master of the Housebook and Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet are two conventional names used for an engraver and painter working in South Germany in the last quarter of the 15th century. He is apparently the first artist to use drypoint, a form of engraving, for all of his prints. The first name derives from his book of drawings with watercolour, called the Medieval Housebook, which belonged to the German noble family of Waldburg-Wolfegg from the 17th century until 2008, when they were reported to have sold it for €20 million to a Swiss buyer; however, the legality of its sale for export has been challenged and, for the moment, it remains with the family. In 1999, the book was lent to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., for an exhibition. The majority of his surviving prints are in the print room at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, hence his second name. Most, but not all, art historians still agree that the Housebook and the prints are by the same artist.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Master of the Housebook's work on the site falls under Prints (4), Drawings (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Renaissance (2).

Culture: German (5).

By orientation: 1 landscape, 4 portrait.

Other German artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Albrecht Dürer — 1,592 artworks
• Lucas Cranach the Elder — 382 artworks
• Hans Burgkmair — 189 artworks
• Daniel Hopfer — 77 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

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Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Master of the Housebook artworks does Archive Lane have?

5 public-domain artworks by Master of the Housebook are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Master of the Housebook?

Master of the Housebook is catalogued as German (born 1450, died 1500).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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