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Joseph Thrown into the Well

1549

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names

Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of several men surrounding a hole with one figure trapped inside. The men are shown pulling on ropes or gesturing animatedly. The scene takes place outdoors with trees, buildings, and animals in the background. Old-fashioned text at the bottom adds to the narrative context. The figures are depicted with muscular detail and dynamic poses.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1950.17.103
Catalogue Raisonné

Schwarz 1971, no. 25

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

-- see Schwarz 1917 for full citation -- use 'Schwarz 1971' for Hirschvogel's "Konkordanz" prints only

Wikidata ID

Q65219755

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