1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Elisha Raises the Son of the Shunammite is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white etching shows a group of people in a room with a bed and a doorway. One man stands at the center, holding a child who looks like he’s waking up. Another man reaches toward him, while others watch or gesture. The scene feels dramatic but calm, with simple shapes and strong lines. The text below hints at a story about a miracle—someone bringing a boy back to life. The artist used sharp, clear lines to show movement and emotion without color. Next, check out 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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