At home with M.C. Escher

Intimate, permanent exhibition

The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics honours one of its most famous inhabitants: M.C. Escher

In 1898 Maurits Cornelis Escher, affectionately nicknamed ‘Mauk’, was born in the Princessehof in Leeuwarden. The National Museum of Ceramics now brings the world-famous graphic artist back to his birthplace with At home with Escher, an intimate exhibition in the basement of the city palace. Through photographs from his youth, objects and film fragments, the link between Escher and the Princessehof becomes clearer than ever. 

At home with M.C. Escher highlights the Princessehof as the birthplace of the world-famous graphic artist M.C. Escher. Maurits Escher first saw the light of day in this city palace in Leeuwarden and spent his first years there. Visitors become acquainted with the young Maurits Escher in the small exhibition At home with M.C. Escher. Through photographs from his youth, objects and a documentary, the link between Escher and the Princessehof becomes clearer than ever, as does the influence of ceramics on his artistry. At home with Escher is a small, permanent exhibition in the basement of the Princessehof.

Princessehof in 1902
Princessehof in 1902
Princessehof in 1902
Princessehof in 1902
Maurits Escher (links) met broer
Maurits Escher (links) met broer
Maurits Escher (links) met broer
Maurits Escher (links) met broer

Escher inspired mural
Leon Keer was inspired by Convex and Concave by Escher. Keer’s three-dimensional interpretation of the work creates optical illusions in the vaulted cellar of Escher's birthplace. Leon Keer is one of the world's leading anamorphic street artists. He receives commissions from all over the world, ranging from the United States to Australia. Keer previously made four 'Escherian' street artworks as part of the project Planet Escher project, for the major exhibition Escher on tour at the Fries Museum in 2018.

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