The Preparation of the Cross

1548

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of three figures working on wooden beams. The figures are engaged in cutting and shaping large wooden beams that form a cross. Their attire is reminiscent of ancient or medieval style robes, and one of them appears to be hammering, while another is sawing. The scene is set outdoors with a landscape that includes hills or mountains visible in the background. The lower section of the drawing contains a block of text in old lettering.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.190

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 60

  • Series Title

    Old and New Testaments Concordance [1950.17.96-194]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220989

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