The Three Kings Tell Herod of Christ's Birth

1549

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a biblical scene with figures interacting indoors. There are regal-looking individuals in robes and head bindings, engaging in discussion or proclamation. One figure points towards the sky, where a star is depicted. Surrounding them are architectural elements and figures with camels in the background. The clothing and expressions suggest a historical or narrative context. Below the drawing, a passage in old script offers context to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.143

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 10


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220322

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