1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Adoration of the Magi is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a busy scene with a group of people gathered around a baby. Some folks are kneeling, holding jars and bags. One man stands tall in the middle, pointing at the child. Others look on, some holding strange objects. The background has a building with a star on top. The text below hints this is a story from the Bible about wise men visiting a newborn. The artist used lines and shading to create depth, which was a big deal back then. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists 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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