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Doctor Stephen Schwartz, by Augustin Hirschvogel, ink, 1548

Doctor Stephen Schwartz

Augustin Hirschvogel

1548

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Doctor Stephen Schwartz is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Augustin Hirschvogel
When & what style?
1548 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching features a portrait of a man, Doctor Stephen Schwartz, with a serious expression. He wears a hat and a collared shirt, and the background is plain. The man's facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose and a well-groomed beard. The etching technique used to create this portrait is evident in the fine lines and textures that make up the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this etching, you might want to look up Augustin Hirschvogel.

About the artist

Portrait of Augustin Hirschvogel
Artist

Augustin Hirschvogel

Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.

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