1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ in the Tomb is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a dim, rocky tomb with three men inside. One figure sits hunched on a ledge, wrapped in a cloth, while the others kneel or crouch around him. The walls are rough, with a small window letting in faint light. The scene looks tense, with one man pointing upward. The text below is in German and quotes a Bible verse about Christ’s burial. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the figures look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Hirschvogel made these detailed prints.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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