1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Melchizedek with Bread and Wine is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a scene with a central figure, Melchizedek, holding a bowl and a cup. He is surrounded by a group of people, some of whom are armed with spears and shields. The background is a simple landscape with a few trees and a body of water. The central figure is dressed in a long robe and a crown-like headpiece, and he appears to be performing a ritual or offering. The surrounding figures are dressed in various attire, including armor and simple tunics. The etching is rendered in fine detail, with intricate lines and textures that give the scene a sense of depth and realism. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Hirschvogel, Augustin.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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