1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Moses and the Serpent is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a scene with two figures, one standing and the other seated on a cloud. The standing figure, dressed in a tunic, has a serpent at his feet and appears to be gesturing towards the seated figure. The seated figure, adorned with a long beard and wearing a robe, is surrounded by flames and smoke. In the background, a landscape with trees and buildings is visible, although it is not the main focus of the image. The overall atmosphere of the scene suggests a sense of drama and tension. This image is reminiscent of the work of Hirschvogel, Augustin, a master of Renaissance art.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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