The Entry into Jerusalem

1547

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a historical scene. There is a figure riding a donkey surrounded by a crowd of people holding branches. The central figure looks calm and authoritative, moving through an archway or gate within a fortified structure. Spectators are gathered on either side, holding and waving branches. Some individuals are climbing trees or structures for a better view. The drawing is stylized in black and white with fine lines and shading for detail and depth. Below the image is a text block in German.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.151

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 32


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220475

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