Job Learns of His Misfortunes

1549

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

This is a drawing of several figures in dialogue and interaction. The central focus is on a group of individuals engaged in a scene. A woman stands prominently in the middle, gesturing. Her attention is directed towards a kneeling man on the right. To the left, two figures are engaging with another figure. The background features an expanse of open skies and distant architectural structures. The drawing is detailed with fine, intricate lines, showcasing a classical style typical of historical illustrative prints. The artist has included text underneath. The work likely intends to depict a historical or allegorical scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.194

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1971, no. 65


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

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

Wikidata ID

Q65221001

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