1528
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Lord Sweetens the Waters of Marah is a 1528 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a group of people gathered around a body of water. Some stand close together, pointing or talking, while others kneel near the water’s edge. In the background, a few figures are floating or lying down, and one person seems to be reaching into the water. The artist used quick, loose lines to show movement and emotion. The scene looks like a moment of discovery or relief, with people reacting to something in the water. Next, check out the technique: 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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