Artwork
The Cross of Christ
The Cross of Christ is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Augustin Hirschvogel. It dates from 1548 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Cross of Christ is an etching created by Augustin Hirschvogel in 1548. It is a representative work of the Danube School, a 16th-century art movement associated with Bavaria and Austria.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a landscape with a prominent cross in the foreground, set against rolling hills and a distant cityscape. A small tree stands beside the cross, evoking a sense of serenity and contemplation.
Technique & Style
Hirschvogel's use of bold lines and subtle shading gives the cross depth and texture. The distant cityscape is rendered with blurred details, creating a sense of depth in the composition.
History & Provenance
Augustin Hirschvogel was a German artist known for his etchings and cartography. He produced The Cross of Christ during a period of significant landscape etching, between 1545 and 1549.
Artist & collection
Artist
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
Christ on the Cross
Christ on the Cross
Christ Ascending the Cross with Sin, Death, and the Devil
Man Carries the Cross after Christ
Christ Carrying the Cross
Christ is Pierced with the Lance
Christ is Given Vinegar to Drink
Christ on the Cross
Raising of the Cross
The Crucifixion
The Descent from the Cross
The Crucifixion