The Nailing to the Cross

1548

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a depiction of a person nailed to a cross, with surrounding individuals carrying out actions related to the crucifixion. Some are using a hammer, possibly driving a nail, while others are observing. The setting is outdoors with a landscape showing distant hills or mountains. Below the image, there is text in a blackletter typeface. The style of the drawing is detailed and illustrative, reminiscent of engravings or prints from historical periods.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.183

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 70


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220898

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