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The Angel Agitating the Pool of Bethesda

1548

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names

Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a scene with architectural columns and figures, including a winged figure. The image depicts an architectural setting featuring a series of columns and arches. There are figures interacting with each other and a swirling pool or body of water. The figures are detailed with flowing garments and dramatic gestures, indicative of a narrative or mythological scene. Beneath the image, there is German text.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1950.17.127
Catalogue Raisonné

Schwarz 1971, no. 23

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220072

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