Absalom Slain by Joab

1548

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing showing a group of armored horsemen and a figure entangled in a tree. The central figure appears caught in the branches of a tree by their head or hair. Nearby, mounted soldiers with long spears are riding energetically towards the figure. The soldiers wear helmets with crests and armor typical of classical or medieval periods. The background shows rolling hills and sparse foliage. The image features fine line work, intricate details, and careful shading, resembling an etching or engraving. Below the scene, there is a block of text in an old script referencing 2 Samuel 18:8 from the Bible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.122

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 71


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65219955

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