Jesus Identifies Himself before the Arrest

1548

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a scene with multiple figures, an archway, and a tree. The central figure gestures with one hand while facing a group of individuals to the right. To the left, a group of armored figures appear to be falling or recoiling. The backdrop features an archway and a simple fence or wall, with a tree nearby. The sky above features swirling clouds. Below the image, there is a block of text in German script. The drawing is executed with precision, emphasizing line work typical of engravings or woodcuts from the Renaissance or Baroque periods.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.180

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 46


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220889

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