1528
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Blossoming of Aaron's Rod is a 1528 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three robed figures standing by a fence, pointing toward a temple-like building in the background. Two cherubs float above the temple, and a tree with a crown on top grows nearby. In front of the men, a small table holds jars and a green rod sprouting buds. The text below hints at a biblical story where a rod blooms as a sign of divine approval. The artist used lines to create shadows and texture, giving the scene depth. Next, check out 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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