1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jesse Sends David to His Brothers and Saul is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this etching, a bearded man with a long robe gestures to a younger man, who is dressed in a tunic and leggings. The younger man holds a bow and quiver of arrows in his left hand and a sling in his right. He appears to be walking away from the older man, who is standing still. The background features a landscape with trees and hills. The older man's gesture suggests he is sending the younger man on a mission or journey. The younger man's attire and equipment imply he is preparing for battle or a challenging task. This etching is characteristic of the Renaissance movement.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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