Collection: Screen printing

What is a screen print?

A screen print, also known as silkscreen or serigraph, is a graphic printing technique where ink is applied layer by layer through a fine-mesh screen onto the printing material. Each color requires a separate screen and a separate print run, giving a screen print a handcrafted, artisanal character that fundamentally differs from a digital print or photo reproduction. The technique was popularized by artists like Andy Warhol and remains a valued form of original graphic art to this day.

Screen print versus giclée: what's the difference?

Both are high-quality art prints, but their production methods differ significantly. A screen print is physically printed with ink on canvas or paper, layer by layer, by hand. A giclée is a digital inkjet print on museum-quality material. Due to their artisanal nature, screen prints often have a richer texture and a more intense color effect, especially in larger formats. Both are available in limited, numbered editions and come with a certificate of authenticity.

Screen prints at Modernekunst.nl

The screen print collection is the largest collection at Modernekunst.nl. The absolute cornerstone is Herman Brood: with more than 30 screen prints, Modernekunst.nl offers one of the most extensive Herman Brood collections online. From iconic titles like Guitarman and Bohemian Rhapsody to rarer works, this is the place for serious Brood collectors and enthusiasts. Jacqueline Schäfer is represented with screen prints in her recognizable colorful figurative style. Lars Tunebo brings cheerful pop-art screen prints, Ronald Boonacker abstract work, and Peter Klashorst his expressive cityscapes. Furthermore, in the collection, you will find works by Miss Provocative, Jef Poldervaart, Espen Gregor Hagen, Roel Hofman, Willem Brauckmann, and others.

The screen prints are available in sizes from smaller than 50 cm to over 150 cm, both framed and unframed, and in styles ranging from modern and pop art to figurative and abstract. Most works are limited editions; a selection is unique.

Why buy a screen print?

A screen print is one of the most accessible ways to bring original art into your home. Unlike unique paintings, screen prints are available in a limited edition, making them more affordable without compromising artistic value or authenticity. Thanks to the artisanal printing technique, screen prints are also visually impressive: the colors are full and saturated, the lines sharp, and the texture palpably present. A screen print on the wall is not just a statement; it's an investment in original art with a proven name.

All screen prints at Modernekunst.nl come with a certificate of authenticity and are professionally packaged from our gallery in Leiden.