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Christ in the Tomb

1548

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names

Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of three armored figures in a room with a large stone coffin. The drawing shows three figures in armor, around a decorated stone coffin. The room has detailed architecture and wall surfaces. The figures are depicted resting or holding spears. The drawing includes ornate script text below the illustration. The artwork is detailed with precise lines and hatching techniques.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1950.17.159
Catalogue Raisonné

Schwarz 1971, no. 86

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220512

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