1549
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Christ is Mocked, and Caiaphas Rends His Garments is a 1549 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a group of men gathered around a central figure who stands barefoot and bare-chested. Some men look angry, pointing or striking him, while others hold their hands up in reaction. The scene feels tense, with one figure on the right raising his arm dramatically. In the background, a small child or animal crouches near a doorway. The text below is in German and references Bible verses, suggesting this is a religious scene. The artist used sharp lines to show emotion and movement in the figures. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Hirschvogel made prints like this.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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