Balak's Sacrifice, and Balaam's Prophecy

1548

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a biblical scene with two robed figures engaged in conversation. In the background, there are multiple altars with burning offerings and animals on them. At the top of the image, there is a star surrounded by clouds. In the distance, two figures are on horseback with an angelic figure. The drawing is accompanied by German text referencing the Book of Numbers, specifically the episode involving Balak and Balaam. The scene captures a moment of religious significance emphasizing divine messages and prophetic elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.116

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 9


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65219920

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