The Ascension

1547

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a biblical scene depicting an ascension. The central figure is portrayed with arms open, surrounded by clouds and floating above ground, while a group of figures below gaze upwards. The drawing uses line work to convey texture and depth, emphasizing the central figure's ethereal nature by surrounding them with swirling clouds. The lower portion includes script in a stylized font. The composition focuses on themes of ascension and reverence, with the figures below displaying gestures of awe and reverence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.160

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 92


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220638

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