Christ Carrying the Cross

1547

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of a biblical scene depicting a crowd gathered around a central figure carrying a large cross. The scene includes armored soldiers, onlookers, and crosses on a hill in the background. The foreground shows dynamic interactions among figures, suggesting an emotional and movement-filled narrative moment. The artist uses line work to create depth and texture. Below the scene, there is an ornately written text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.182

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 64

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65220896

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