1549
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jesus Being Led to Caiaphas is a 1549 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a tense crowd of men in old-fashioned clothes. One man in the center, dressed simply, stands with his hands bound. Others surround him—some pointing, others holding weapons. The background has a simple wall and a few scattered figures, but the focus is on the group in the middle. Notice how the artist used sharp lines to show muscle and clothing folds. The text below is in German, hinting at a story about betrayal and justice. If you like this style, check out the technique: etching.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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