The collection of the Museu Nacional contains a rich and varied repertoire of works on paper, a very representative reflection of the interest in the disciplines of drawing and engraving from the sixteenth century on. The endeavours of individuals such as the Modernista writer and critic Raimon Casellas or the artist Alexandre de Riquer exemplify the commendable achievements of the many collectors who contributed to the fonds of what is now the museum’s Drawings and Engravings section. In order to enhance our appreciation of these works and make them more accessible to visitors, this space includes a small selection of some of the most important and valuable pieces in the collection. Given the fragility of the exhibits, and in the interests of their conservation, the conditions in this room are different from those in the rest of the exhibition.