Moses and the Burning Bush

1548

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a deity-like figure emerging from clouds above a landscape with grazing sheep and a kneeling man. The drawing depicts a dramatic scene with a classical theme, presenting a bearded, flowing-robed figure partially shrouded in clouds, gesturing towards a kneeling man who is on the edge of a cliff or hill. The left side of the drawing shows a cluster of sheep peacefully grazing. In the background, there is a pastoral landscape with trees and distant rolling hills scattered with quaint buildings. The composition is detailed with fine lines, showcasing a traditional style typical of Renaissance-era sketches, focusing on expressive figures and narrative interplay.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65566082

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