Christ Charges the Apostles of their Mission

1548

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a group of individuals gathered around a central figure gesturing with his hand. Figures are observing from afar and nautical elements are in the background. The scene features individuals draped in robes. The central figure raises his hand as if delivering a message or instruction to a cluster of listeners. In the background, additional figures can be seen walking towards the coast where several boats are moored along the shoreline. Text at the bottom of the drawing likely provides context to the gathering depicted. The illustration is in a historical or biblical style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.166

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 100


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220664

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