A beautifully atmospheric original French exhibition poster produced for the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris in 1985, celebrating one of the great periods of European art history.

Printed to promote the exhibition “Renaissance et Maniérisme dans les Écoles du Nord”, the poster reproduces a remarkable drawing by Pieter Vlerick van Helseno (after the Flemish tradition), filled with elegant figures, cherubs and richly detailed Renaissance imagery in warm sepia and soft blue tones.

With its palette and timeless composition, this piece feels more like a work on paper than a traditional exhibition poster, making it particularly suited to classic and contemporary interiors alike.

This is an authentic French exhibition poster from 1985—not a modern reproduction.

Translation

Renaissance et Maniérisme dans les Écoles du Nord

Renaissance and Mannerism in the Northern Schools

Dessins des collections de l’École des Beaux-Arts

Drawings from the collections of the École des Beaux-Arts

16 October – 16 December 1985

École des Beaux-Arts
14 Rue Bonaparte
Paris 6th Arrondissement

Open 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Closed Tuesdays

Why We Love It

This is one of the most decorative posters in the collection.

Its soft aged palette, classical subject matter and extraordinary level of detail allow it to read almost as an antique drawing rather than an exhibition advertisement. It has an understated elegance that suits both traditional and modern interiors.

The printed artist’s signature at the lower edge adds another beautiful point of interest for collectors.

Styling Ideas

Perfect for:

• Libraries
• Living rooms
• Hallways
• Studies
• Bedrooms
• Layered gallery walls

Beautifully framed with a generous ivory conservation mount in antique gilt, walnut or black timber.

Condition

Very good vintage condition consistent with its age.

This original poster retains:

• Original storage folds
• Light creasing
• Gentle edge undulation
• Natural foxing (age spotting)
• Minor handling marks
• Honest age-related wear

These characteristics have intentionally been left untouched and form part of the authenticity and history of the piece.

Details

Title: Renaissance & Mannerism in the Northern Schools

Venue: École des Beaux-Arts

Location: Paris, France

Date: 1985

Origin: France

Type: Original French exhibition poster

Artwork: After Pieter Vlerick van Helseno

Dimensions

Height: 60.5 cm

Width: 40 cm

Unframed.

Shipping

Your poster will be carefully wrapped in acid-free tissue, rolled into a heavy-duty mailing tube and shipped securely.

Combined shipping is available when purchasing multiple posters from our French exhibition collection.

A Piece of French Cultural History

Originally displayed to promote a landmark exhibition at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, this authentic 1985 poster celebrates Northern Renaissance draftsmanship and the enduring influence of European artistic tradition. Discovered in France and preserved with its original folds, foxing and gentle wear, it offers both decorative beauty and a genuine connection to French cultural history.