Museum in Motion – Culture for Breakfast: Duke Ernest I and the Graphics at Veste Coburg
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Breakfast, Graphics, and Prince's Spirit: A Morning at Veste Coburg
This format combines a culinary start and artistic experience: After a joint breakfast, Prof. Dr. Stefanie Knöll, head of the print room, introduces the acquisitions of Duke Ernest I – a concentrated rendezvous with paper, printing techniques, and princely collecting passion in the art collections of Veste Coburg.
Work Study on Paper: Lines, Plates, Precision
In the work analysis, the aesthetic experience of graphics unfolds: fine hatching, nuanced tonal values, the clear spatial effect of the printing plate. Exhibits from the 18th and early 19th centuries show how the court used art as an educational resource. Ernest I specifically acquired current sheets from the Mannheim art house Artaria – a curated look at themes ranging from landscapes to historical representation.
Ernest I as a Collector: Taste, Networks, Artaria
The acquisitions reflect expert preferences and transfer paths of the art market. Motifs, artist circles, and technical diversity – from engravings to etchings – illustrate the knowledge culture of a duke who paid attention to current events and quality. Thus, the history of collecting becomes cultural history.
Curating with Depth: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Knöll
The curator introduces contexts of the Early Modern period with professional precision: iconography, printing history, and provenance are illustrated. Knöll teaches at FAU and is responsible for one of the largest German print rooms – expertise that becomes directly tangible in this special tour.
Spatial Atmosphere of the Veste: Light, Material, Resonance
The exhibition atmosphere of the historic rooms sharpens the senses: cool stone masonry, subdued light, focused sight lines on sheets and plates. Paper surfaces react to the light – a quiet, contemplative enjoyment beyond loud effects.
Cultural Education in Dialogue
Questions about printing techniques, artist biographies, or contemporary themes flow into the tour. Educational perspectives open up connections to today’s visual literacy: How do we read series, allegories, historical portraits? What role does printmaking play in the circulation of knowledge?
Voices of the Visitors
The reactions of the visitors are clear: The format delights art lovers. On Instagram, it says: 'Sensitive curation – finally, one sees collection policy on the sheet.' On Facebook, a guest writes: 'Breakfast, informed tour, great graphics – two hours that stay with you.'
Conclusion: A morning that connects enjoyment and knowledge. Those who experience Duke Ernest I’s graphic acquisitions live gain new perspectives on collecting, seeing, and interpreting. Definitely go – for a concentrated, inspiring art experience.
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