1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ is Pierced with the Lance is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic scene where Christ is pierced with a lance. It's a somber moment. The details in this etching are interesting because they show the artist's skill with a small tool, making precise lines to create texture and shading, which was a challenge in etching at that time. You can learn more about this technique by looking up the technique: etching.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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