The Descent of the Holy Spirit

1548

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a group of people kneeling in prayer with flames above their heads and a dove emanating light appearing above them. The room is rectangular with a tile floor, a plain wall in the background, and beams on the ceiling. At the top center of the drawing, there is a depiction of a dove surrounded by radiant light with beams extending outwards. The figures are arranged symmetrically, kneeling in rows on either side and looking up towards the bird. The style is characterized by detailed line work and hatching. Below the scene, there is an inscription in an old script.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.188

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 94


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220983

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