Woe is Pronounced on Covetousness

1549

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This drawing features a celestial or symbolic representation with angels and text. The circular arrangement includes cherubic angels positioned around the circle, each blowing or pronouncing the word "Wee." Cloud-like formations surround the angels, creating an ethereal ambiance. The bottom part of the drawing includes stylized calligraphy text, likely providing context or deeper meaning. The number "1549" is inscribed at the top, indicating the year of creation, and the style suggests a combination of religious symbolism and graphical art from the Renaissance era.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.163

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 107

  • Series Title

    Old and New Testaments Concordance [1950.17.96-194]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220650

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