1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Death of Samson is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a chaotic crowd of people tangled in ropes and weapons. In the center, a blind man with long hair is being attacked by others. The scene is dark, with lots of lines and shadows making it feel crowded and intense. The text below tells a story about a man named Samson losing his sight. The artist used a method that creates sharp, detailed lines. Look up etching to see how this technique works.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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