The Opening of the Seventh Seal

1549

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing showing celestial and terrestrial elements within a circular motif. The image includes angelic figures, celestial bodies, and architectural elements arranged in a circular framework. Two angelic beings with wings are depicted at the top of the image, surrounded by clouds with cherub faces. The circular motif features inscriptions in Latin, "SEVENVI.," and trumpets emerging from clouds around the perimeter. Within the circle, a landscape with burning buildings and flames extends towards the sky. The sun and moon are positioned on opposite sides. Gothic script provides a textual narrative below the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.193

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 104


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220998

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