The Blossoming of Aaron's Rod

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing depicting an ancient religious scene. The image shows a group of robed figures gathered around an altar in an open outdoor area. To the left of the figures stands a large menorah with seven branches. Behind the group, there is a grand box-like structure, with two winged cherubs above it. In the background, there are dome-like structures and mountains. The foreground features a gate-like structure and some vegetation. There is decorative script at the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.115

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 5


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65219915

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