1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Descent of the Holy Spirit is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a group of people gathered in a room with a high ceiling. Three figures stand in the center, holding hands and looking upward. Above them, a dove floats down from a bright, star-filled sky. The people around them have halos of fire, and some hold small objects or books. The text below is in German and seems to describe a spiritual moment. The artist used sharp lines to create shadows and movement, giving the scene a dramatic feel. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how this image was made.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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