Urs Graf
ARTISTUrs Graf was a Swiss Renaissance goldsmith, painter and printmaker, as well as a Swiss mercenary. He only produced two etchings, one of which dates from 1513 – the earliest known etching for which a date has been established. However, his woodcuts are considered of greater significance, particularly as he is attributed with the invention of the white-line woodcut technique, where white lines create the image on a black background. He also produced a few engravings, including copies of works by Martin Schongauer and Albrecht Dürer. He produced innovative drawings intended as finished works of art rather than just studies.
moreBiography adapted from Wikipedia: Urs Graf (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Urs Graf, wall art & digital downloads
Shop 1 artworks by Urs Graf (Swiss, 1485–1528) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.
Urs Graf was a Swiss Renaissance goldsmith, painter and printmaker, as well as a Swiss mercenary. He only produced two etchings, one of which dates from 1513 – the earliest known etching for which a date has been established. However, his woodcuts are considered of greater significance, particularly as he is attributed with the invention of the white-line woodcut technique, where white lines create the image on a black background. He also produced a few engravings, including copies of works by Martin Schongauer and Albrecht Dürer. He produced innovative drawings intended as finished works of art rather than just studies.
Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
At a glance
Most of Urs Graf's work on the site falls under Drawings (11), Prints (1), Portraits (1).
By movement, it's catalogued as Renaissance (13).
Culture: Swiss (13).
By orientation: 1 landscape, 12 portrait.
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
Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.
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 Urs Graf artworks does Archive Lane have?
- 1 public-domain artworks by Urs Graf are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.
- What nationality was Urs Graf?
- Urs Graf is catalogued as Swiss (born 1485, died 1528).
- 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.