1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Naaman is Cured of Leprosy is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man in fancy armor kneeling by a river while another man in a crown points at him. Behind them, a city with towers and a chariot sits in the distance. The riverbank is messy with brush and debris, and a few small figures work nearby. The text below is in old German and hints this is a Bible story about healing. The artist used lines to show light and shadow, making the figures stand out. 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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