The Two Elders Stoned by the People

1555

Heinrich Aldegrever

Associated Names
Heinrich Aldegrever

Artist, German, 1502 - 1555/1561

This is a drawing of a scene depicting a muscular figure with his arms bound and suspended from chains attached to a stone column. The figure is in a distressed position, with his feet barely touching the ground. Surrounding him, several onlookers observe intently, their expressions a mix of curiosity and indifference. The characters are clad in Renaissance-style clothing. The use of fine linework and detailed shading creates a sense of depth and gravity, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing realism and human emotion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.226

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 33, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1996

  • The New Hollstein German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700. (Heinrich Aldegreaver, Ursula Mielke, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 33, state i/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q64957346

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