1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Appears to the Apostles is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a group of people crowded around a man standing in a doorway. The man on the right is tall, bearded, and pointing upward with one hand while holding a staff. The others—some kneeling, some standing—look up at him, their faces turned toward him. The background has a simple wall with draped fabric and a window frame. The text at the bottom is in German, hinting this scene might be about teaching or faith. The lines are sharp and detailed, typical of prints from this time. Next, check out how this was made using etching.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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