1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Moses with Outstretched Arms is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic battle scene with a group of soldiers fighting on horseback. In the background, a man stands with his arms raised, looking like he’s praying or pleading. The horses and fighters are drawn with lots of movement, while the man’s figure is calm and still. The text below is in German and describes the scene as Moses asking God to help his people. The artist used a technique that lets ink hold fine details, making the lines sharp and expressive. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Hirschvogel made prints like this.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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