1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Absalom Slain by Joab is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a dramatic scene with Absalom, a figure with curly hair, standing on the left. He is dressed in a tunic and holds a sword in his right hand. On the right, a group of armored men on horseback are shown, with one of them holding a spear. The background features a tree and a landscape with hills. The scene is rendered in fine detail, with intricate lines and shading that give the image depth and texture. The use of etching as a medium allows for a high level of precision and detail, making the image feel dynamic and engaging. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Hirschvogel, Augustin.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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