1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joseph Recounts His Dreams is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a group of men standing closely together, some holding staffs or pointing. One man in the center seems to be speaking, while others lean in or gesture back. Above them, clouds and a few stars fill the sky, with a wispy line like a comet or light. The figures look simple but expressive, with loose, sketchy lines. The text below is in German, hinting this scene comes from a biblical story. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in carved lines, creating sharp contrasts. Next, check out etching to see how this print was made.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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