Virtual Realities: The Art of M. C. Escher from the Michael S. Sachs Collection

This art book is an extensive museum catalogue dedicated to the most comprehensive private collection of works by M. C. Escher. The volume gathers iconic prints, drawings, early studies and lesser known works that trace the development of Escher’s distinctive visual language and his exploration of geometry, perception and spatial transformation.

The publication examines Escher’s engagement with mathematical structures, tessellations, impossible architectures and optical paradoxes that shaped his approach to image making. Essays by leading scholars present new research on his working methods, sources of inspiration and the historical context of his practice, supported by high quality reproductions from the Sachs Collection.

Prepared in collaboration with major museum institutions, the catalogue serves as an essential resource for curators, collectors, art historians and readers interested in twentieth century printmaking and the enduring influence of M. C. Escher.