The Holy Family Returns from Egypt

1549

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a traveler leading a donkey with a figure riding it through a rustic landscape. The drawing is detailed with cross-hatching to create depth and texture. The background features architectural elements. The foreground shows a simplistic terrain with lines suggesting a path or road. Below the image, there is a section containing text in Old German script. The detailed line work creates a sense of motion and storytelling typical of period illustrations.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.146

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 18


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220339

You may be interested in

Loading Results