1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Payment of Judas is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a tense scene of robed figures gathered around a table. One man, kneeling, hands over coins to another seated figure who holds out his hand. The others watch closely, some with folded arms. A large vase sits on the table, and a window with a cross symbol is in the background. The text below is in German and seems to describe a biblical betrayal—likely Judas paying someone. The artist used fine lines to show clothing folds and faces, making the scene feel dramatic. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Hirschvogel created detailed prints.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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